Leo the Lion (singer) facts for kids

Leo Ihenacho (born May 28, 1977) is a talented singer, songwriter, and actor. He is also known as Leo the Lion or Lee-O. Leo is from both Nigeria and Britain. He has worked with the music group The Streets many times.

Discover Leo's Music

Leo Ihenacho has been part of some popular songs. In 2001, he was the main singer on a song called "Coming Home". This song was a big dance hit in the UK. It was made by a producer named K-Warren.

Leo also sang the main vocals for a song called "Lock Down". This song was created by Adam Skinner and Dave James. They work for a company called Audio Network.

"Lock Down" and Internet Fame

The song "Lock Down" became very popular online. It was often used during breaks on livestreams. These streams were from a video game website called Giant Bomb. The song became a funny Internet meme.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the song gained even more attention. People at Giant Bomb started streaming from their homes. They named their new video series after the song. This was because everyone was in "lockdown" at home.

Leo on Television

Besides music, Leo Ihenacho has appeared on several TV shows. He enjoys being part of reality TV.

Reality TV Appearances

In 2006, Leo was on a show called The Match. He was part of the "Celebrity squad" on the show. Later that year, he joined the dating show Love Island.

In 2014, Leo competed on the singing competition show The Voice UK. This show helps new singers get discovered.

Acting Roles

Leo has also shown his acting skills. He appeared in season 2 of a show called Locked Up Abroad: Breakout. In the third episode, he played a character named Andre.