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Media presence

As seen on TV — and in the press.

Romeo in the Köln.tv studio

Studio visit

Köln.tv

In Germany I've gained considerable recognition through numerous TV appearances and media coverage. My work has been featured on well-known channels like RTL and VOX, as well as on Köln.tv and the WDR.

I've also been featured in renowned newspapers — including Bild-Zeitung, NGZ, Stadt-Kurier Neuss, Kölner Presse and Dresdner Morgenpost. These features reflect my presence in the German entertainment scene — and the message I carry for the animals.

I love music and animals above all. Together we can send a strong message and connect through the universal language of music and our shared love for the animals.

TV and press collage — Lokalzeit, WDR and BILD features

Newspaper article

"Back to the Roots" — the journey of a street musician for the animals.

Newspaper article: Back to the Roots — Neuss street star travels to Tenerife

My story has been told all across Germany — from the streets of Neuss and Cologne to Hamburg and New York, and out to the islands of Tenerife and Cyprus. What began as singing on the street for a warm meal turned into a mission: to use music to give shelter animals a voice.

Newspapers like Bild-Zeitung, NGZ and Stadt-Kurier have followed the journey, and TV channels like WDR and Köln.tv have shared the message with thousands of viewers.

Music creates love — I feel it every day. And that's the feeling we want to spread, city by city, shelter by shelter, rescued animal by rescued animal.

Romeo live at the Cologne concert
Live performance

Cologne concert

Over 300 people sang along to my song "Oh Kölle" — a moment that showed how much love and recognition I've received in Cologne.

"My goal is to organize big events with yoga workshops, breathwork sessions and music concerts with well-known artists. Together we create awareness and make 'Sing for Animals' a big movement — on big stages and with real donations for animals in need. That's my vision. I've already achieved a lot and I work every day to achieve even more."

Viral on Facebook

1.4k likes · shared 504 times.

"In Dresden I had the joy of singing with a 16-year-old girl whose wonderful voice captivated everyone and left a lasting impression."

Spontaneous moments like this are what drive the mission — strangers becoming the voice of the animals together.

Romeo sings a duet with a 16-year-old girl in Dresden — Facebook video
Romeo at a street performance in Tenerife
Street performance

A street show to remember.

One of those magical street moments — performing with a talented singer, drawing a crowd and turning an ordinary afternoon into something unforgettable. That's how the message for the animals reaches people: heart to heart, voice to voice.

Impressions

Life on the road — moments from the street musician years.

From camping by quiet rivers with the dogs to meeting fans on busy city squares — these are the everyday moments behind the mission.

Camping by the river with the dogs and the guitar
Meeting fans on the street
Cooking a meal next to a rescued dog

In the press

From BILD to NGZ — reaching over 40 million people.

Neuss-Grevenbroicher Zeitung — Neuss street musician records an album

Neuss-Grevenbroicher Zeitung · 2017

Neuss street musician records an album

Reports on performances at Neuss main station and across Cologne — a year on Tenerife and then recording the first album in Hamburg.

BILD article: Street singer Leyliam becomes an internet star

BILD · Germany's biggest newspaper

"Street singer Leyliam becomes an internet star"

Today Romeo — also known as Leyliam — has gained wide online attention. His popularity reached numerous TV shows and newspapers, including Germany's largest daily paper, BILD. In total he has reached over 40 million people worldwide.

Romeo with a rescued dog

Campaign for the animals in the media

Together we can amplify this message.

"I sing personally in front of many restaurants and on the streets to create awareness and to send a message for the animals. Together we can amplify this movement by sharing it on TV and on social media. The more people we reach, the more animals we can help. Join in and make a difference."