Kenyan entertainment journalist Kalondu Musyimi has opened up about the moment she first went viral, and it all started with a lighthearted interview featuring internet sensation Stevo Simple Boy.
During an interview posted on Sunday, 13 July 2025, Musyimi, known for her bubbly energy and unconventional questions. recounted how a spontaneous exchange with Stevo on her platform unexpectedly catapulted her into the national spotlight.
“The very first time was when I did an interview with Stevo Simple Boy,” she began. “He had just gotten into the industry. I was asking him the same quick-fire questions.”
Among those quickfire prompts was a question that would change her media journey.
“And I asked him what the meaning of photosynthesis was, and he went viral,” she recalled, laughing.
The clip instantly made waves across social media, gaining traction among netizens who were both amused and puzzled.
Many were quick to react, with a section of online users questioning the relevance of such a question in an entertainment setting.
“People blushed at me. They trolled me. They said, ‘Oh, this girl is asking the wrong questions.’”
Gaining fame
Despite the online trolling, the incident proved to be a blessing in disguise for Musyimi. The attention placed her in the public eye and marked the start of her visible rise in Kenya’s media scene.
Since then, she’s interviewed notable figures including Bien , Diamond Platnumz, and Khaligraph Jones, cementing her reputation as a confident, off-the-cuff interviewer.
Stevo Simple Boy widely known for his viral phrases like “Niko Shegaa” and “Freshi Barida” also benefited from the buzz, as the video became one of his earliest moments of widespread public engagement.
Reflecting on the viral experience, Musyimi remains unbothered by the initial backlash and continues to embrace the style that made her stand out.
“It was just simply quickfire questions,” she explained, brushing off critics with her characteristic ease.
The moment, though accidental, became a pivotal chapter in her career a testament to the unpredictable yet powerful nature of viral content in Kenya’s digital media space.
