This archive report was first published on 12 August 2019.
Ringtone Attacks Stivo Simple Boy Over Gospel Music ¶
On August 11, 2019, Ringtone Apoko, a well-known gospel musician, took to social media to express his discontent with Stivo Simple Boy, a secular musician who had recently released a gospel song.
Ringtone claimed that Stivo Simple Boy's decision to release a gospel song was a mistake, saying that the musician's career was 'dead on arrival in Jesus' name.'
Stivo Simple Boy had released a song thanking God for his recent successes, which had been well-received by many. However, Ringtone's comments sparked a heated debate on social media, with many defending Stivo Simple Boy's right to explore different genres of music.
Ringtone's comments were made on his Instagram page, where he tagged several popular musicians and influencers, including @chipukeezy and @ghaflakenya.
Stivo Simple Boy's decision to release a gospel song has sparked a debate about the role of secular musicians in the gospel music industry.
