Lekan is a director, and theatre maker. His training includes the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and the Young Vic. He is currently on an 18-month placement with the Regional Theatre Young Directors’ Scheme (RTYDS) and an Associate at the Hackney Showroom. He has directed and assisted at several venues including the Young Vic, Derby Theatre, Arcola and Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

He is currently also directing Stories to Tell in the Middle of the Night a new piece by Francesca Millican-Slater which will be performing later this year at Summerhall during the Edinburgh Festival.