Popular Nigerian dancer Iweh Odinaka, also known as Poco Lee, has been remanded in prison in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offence.
The singer and dancer is expected to appear before a London court in September over an alleged assault offence, according to Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby, founder of the community of Nigerians in the United Kingdom.
Speaking to The PUNCH on Monday, Kuti said Poco Lee is currently in a UK prison and is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, at exactly 10 am.
According to him, he was informed of the case because he regularly attends court proceedings and supports Nigerians involved in legal matters in the UK.
He said: “I can confirm that the reports are true. Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison. His next court date is scheduled for the second week of September, when he is expected to have a plea hearing.”
Kuti said a plea hearing would ordinarily involve the accused entering either a guilty or not-guilty plea.
“I will also be attending the court proceedings as part of my support for the Nigerian community in the UK, to ensure that our fellow Nigerian receives the appropriate support during this difficult period of his life.
“It is important that we allow the legal process to take its course. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. His hearing would be at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, at exactly 10 am,” he said.
Reports had emerged that Poco Lee was arrested in the United Kingdom over an allegation of rape.
The identity of the alleged victim or details surrounding the incident are yet to be independently verified as at press time.
Reports of Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK began circulating online on August 19.
