Rapper Stevo Simple Boy is at the center of a severe public paternity dispute after his former manager, Machabe, claimed to be the biological father of his partner Brenda’s child.
During a recent sit-down interview with media personality Oga Obinna, Machabe introduced a complex layer of betrayal to their already fractured professional relationship. He boldly declared on camera, “Stevo Simple Boy analea mtoto wangu. Mtoto ni wangu” (Stevo Simple Boy is raising my child. The child is mine).
The allegations go beyond a straightforward paternity claim. Machabe alleged that Stevo is already aware he is not the infant’s biological father. However, according to the former manager, the rapper remains completely unaware of Machabe’s direct involvement.
Furthermore, Machabe made highly intrusive claims regarding the couple’s private life. He alleged that Stevo and Brenda have never been physically intimate and that Brenda deliberately concealed the truth about the pregnancy from the artist to secure his financial and social support. To back his public statements, Machabe challenged the couple to a medical verification, stating he is fully prepared to undergo a DNA test to prove his biological ties.
This controversy adds another chaotic chapter to Stevo Simple Boy’s highly publicized and often turbulent personal life. The Kibera-born rapper has historically struggled to establish boundaries between his professional management and his romantic relationships, a dynamic that consistently leads to messy public fallouts. His previous relationship with Grace Atieno ended amid similar digital drama regarding pregnancies and alleged infidelities.
The current situation also raises serious ethical questions regarding the conduct of artist managers in the Kenyan entertainment industry. Machabe’s decision to weaponize private family matters on a popular podcast points to a growing trend of former associates using a celebrity’s personal vulnerabilities for digital clout and media traction.
As of publication, neither Stevo Simple Boy nor Brenda has issued a formal response to Machabe’s allegations, and the public challenge for a DNA test remains unanswered. The silence leaves the internet heavily divided, with fans questioning how the artist repeatedly finds himself entangled in exploitative management structures.
Should there be stricter legal consequences for former talent managers who publicly disclose an artist’s private family matters?
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