This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
Stivo Simple Boy, the 'Mihadarati' singer, has finally broken his silence on the controversy surrounding him and gospel singer Ringtone Apoko.
Speaking on Milele FM, Simple Boy clarified that he is an inspirational music singer and has no fight with Ringtone as it has been perceived online.
He explained that after gaining fame on the Chipukeezy show, he decided to sing a gospel song to thank God for the far he has brought him.
Simple Boy sent a message to Ringtone saying that God had a reason he chose him to become a singer.
“Sina vita na Ringtone mimi ni msanii wa inspiration na hio gospel song kutoa nilikua namshukuru mungu pahali amenitoa. Sina vita nay eye na jambo la pili pia ningependa kumwambia Ringtone kuwa Mungu ana sababu ya kunichagua niingie kwa hii Nyanja ya usanii,” said Simple Boy.
His words come after weeks of attacks from Ringtone on social media.
Ringtone had been sharing videos condemning Simple Boy's music career, saying it was facing an imminent death if he did not change his ways.
Apoko had also warned Gospel Djs to desist from playing Simple Boy's gospel song and advised him to stop his interactions with worldly people and work with Godly people if he wants to be a Gospel artiste.
