Simple Boy Takes Early Lead As Kenya's Best Rapper In 2023 Ahead Of Khaligraph, Nyashinski

• Kenyans participated in a poll by TUKO.co.ke where they picked who among their favourite artistes had the best rap in 2023
• The poll had four artistes, Khaligraph Jones, Stivo Simple Boy, Nyashinki and Ndovu Kuu, and the Freshi Barida crooner took an early lead
• Most people voted for Simple Boy and Khaligraph Jones while noting they had a great year in the entertainment scenes

Budding artiste Stivo Simple Boy has taken an early lead in a TUKO.co.ke Readers' Choice poll on who made the entertainment scenes lively with rap.

The poll had other superstars like Nyashinski, Khaligraph Jones, and Ndovu Kuu who have also equally had a successful 2024 with their music and concerts.

Simple Boy, in August, baffled many when he announced a riveting concert and charged KSh 200 bob at the gate.

Kenyans pick best 2023 rapper

This left many wondering when he would make a profit as an artiste, while others commended him for starting small in the industry and working upwards.

Nyashinski and Khaligraph also made it to the list of renowned musicians who performed alongside Diamond Platnumz at the Oktoberfest.

TUKO.co.ke's poll saw many Kenyans give reasons why they voted for their favourite rapper, with Simple Boy taking an early lead.

He was closely followed by Papa Jones with fans noting that the powerful lyricist should be respected.

This is the poll shared on TUKO.co.ke's Facebook page:

Kenyans vote for favourite rapper of 2023

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

Davis Juma said:

"The OG must be respected."

Stephen Willy said:

"Simple Boy, big supporter."

Dan Shomron said:

"Respect the OG bwana."

Andrew Kiprop said:

"Mr Freshi Barida."

Lizzy Nyakundi said:

"Nyanshinski all the way."

Santiago Kevin said:

"Ndio manake, mzee wa matulinga, yaani fresh barida mambo shegaaaa."

Vicky McRay said:

"Respect the OG."

Wachi Ngugi Biden said:

"Stivo all the way."

Locol Brian said:

"Stivo Simple boy."

Ärrøöw Kïñ said:

"Stivo Niko freshi barida."

Khaligraph, wife show off flawless moves

Elsewhere, Khaligraph and his wife proved that true love exists after their video dancing in the house went viral online.

The rapper and his wife were rapping to his song Tuma Kitu and at one point, his wife came to the front and flawlessly sang to her hubby's jam.

Netizens were amazed by how much fun they had and noted how supportive the rapper's wife was.