Kenyan rapper Stevo Simple Boy has found himself at the centre of a fresh public controversy after announcing the end of his relationship with Brenda following DNA test results concerning the child they had been raising together.
The musician, whose real name is Stephen Otieno Adera, announced their separation on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, saying the results had been difficult to process. The announcement quickly attracted attention online, particularly because questions about the child’s paternity had previously circulated on social media.
However, the story took another turn when Brenda spoke publicly, claiming that Stevo had known about the paternity concerns before the test results became public.
The disagreement has raised questions about what each party says happened, while leaving important aspects of their private relationship open to clarification.
What Stevo Simple Boy said
In a statement shared on his social media accounts, Stevo confirmed that he and Brenda were no longer together as a couple.
He described the results as difficult to process and said he intended to handle the situation with dignity and respect for everyone involved.
The rapper also acknowledged Microafia Healthcare for conducting the test and providing the results. A video circulating online showed a medical practitioner explaining the reported findings, which indicated that the genetic profiles tested did not establish Stevo as the child’s biological father.
Following the announcement, Stevo asked his fans and the public to respect his privacy as he navigated what he described as a challenging period.
He also indicated that his attention would return to his music, career and future plans.
Although his statement confirmed the breakup and his position on the DNA findings, it did not publicly resolve every question surrounding the events leading to the test.
Brenda’s response to the controversy
Brenda offered a different account of the events during a conversation with content creator 2Mbili, as reported by Pulse Kenya and other local entertainment outlets.
She claimed that Stevo had been informed about the paternity concerns before the results were publicly presented.
According to Brenda, the couple had discussed the issue privately and had continued with their relationship despite the questions surrounding the child’s biological parentage.
Her account challenges the suggestion that the matter was entirely unknown to Stevo until the DNA results were released.
Brenda also alleged that the situation escalated when a man identified in reports as Oscar arrived at their home carrying copies of the results.
She claimed that an argument followed and alleged that Stevo assaulted her, threw her belongings outside and ordered her to leave the house.
These allegations have not been independently established in the reports reviewed. They should therefore be understood as Brenda’s account rather than confirmed findings about what happened.
Stevo’s response to these specific allegations was not included in the reports reviewed for this article.
How the DNA issue became public
Questions about the child’s paternity had circulated online before the couple’s separation was announced.
The controversy was also fuelled by claims previously made by Stevo’s former manager, Geoffrey Machabe, who had claimed to be the child’s biological father. Reports published in September indicated that Machabe later withdrew that claim and apologised.
The subsequent DNA test brought the issue into sharper focus, with Stevo publicly acknowledging the reported findings and announcing the end of his relationship with Brenda.
However, online speculation, personal statements and claims made by third parties should not be treated as equivalent to independently verified evidence.
The public can distinguish between what Stevo has stated about the test, what Brenda says she discussed with him earlier and what remains unresolved about their personal dispute.
What remains unclear?
Several questions remain unanswered in the public reporting.
Brenda says Stevo knew about the paternity concerns before the test results became public. Stevo’s public breakup statement, meanwhile, focused on the DNA results and the end of the relationship.
The reports reviewed do not independently establish the full history of their private conversations or resolve Brenda’s allegations about the confrontation at their home.
The distinction is important because the controversy involves both a reported DNA finding and allegations about personal conduct. The former should be described according to the results made public by the parties, while the latter requires careful attribution and, where appropriate, independent verification.
The child’s privacy also deserves consideration. The dispute has attracted widespread online attention, but the child should not become the target of insults, speculation or public scrutiny because of a disagreement between adults.
Public reaction and the way forward
The controversy has divided opinion among social media users, with discussions focusing on relationships, trust, paternity testing and the consequences of making private family matters public.
Some users have expressed sympathy for Stevo following the announcement, while others have questioned the circumstances surrounding the test and Brenda’s account of events.
As the discussion continues, the most responsible approach is to avoid treating unverified allegations as established facts or using the controversy to attack either party.
For now, Stevo has confirmed the breakup and publicly acknowledged the DNA findings. Brenda has disputed the suggestion that the paternity issue was previously concealed from him and has made allegations about what happened after the results were presented.
Unless either party provides further clarification or independent evidence emerges, those accounts should remain clearly distinguished.
The controversy is therefore not only about the DNA results but also about the differing accounts of what the couple knew and experienced before their separation became public.
