Leo Ihenacho (born 28 May 1977), also known as Leo the Lion and Lee-O, is a

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singer, songwriter and actor who collaborated several times with

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Music

In 2001, Ihenacho was the featured vocalist on the UK top 40 and number one dance hit " Coming Home" by

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producer

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. Ihenacho is also the lead vocal performance behind the song "Lock Down", produced by Adam Skinner and Dave James of British

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company Audio Network. The song has been frequently used as a licensed track for intermissions on

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from the video game journalism website

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, where it has gained popularity as an Internet meme. During the

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in 2020, the song was referenced in the title and description of a series made after the editorial staff began streaming from their homes while under government lockdown.

Television

He has also appeared in several TV reality shows; in 2006, he appeared as a member of "the Celebrity squad" in ''The Match'' and then in dating show '' Love Island''. He also competed in the 2014 season of TV reality show ''

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''. Ihenacho appeared in season 2 of ''

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: Breakout'' in the third episode "Dominican Drug Bust", as the actor portraying Andre.

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* 1977 births Living people 21st-century Black British male singers Black British male actors English people of Igbo descent Igbo musicians Singers from London UK garage singers {{UK-singer-stub