Poco Lee’s friends rally round dancer after arrest in UK
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- Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is reportedly being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offense.
- Friends and colleagues have rallied around him on social media, describing him as kind-hearted and urging the public not to rush to judgment.
- Poco Lee is scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on September 15, 2026, for a plea hearing.
Popular Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Iweh Odinaka, widely known as Poco Lee, is reportedly being held on remand in the United Kingdom. The allegations involve an assault offense, and his situation has led to an outpouring of support from friends and colleagues within the Nigerian entertainment industry.
It breaks my heart to hear Poco Lee in this sort of mess. That’s the purest soul I have ever met. The devil really works overtime.
Several associates have taken to social media to express their solidarity with Poco Lee. Filmmaker TG Omori described the dancer as "the purest soul" he has ever met, expressing heartbreak over the news. Omori later clarified that his comments were not intended to defend sexual offenses or oppose justice but rather to voice disappointment regarding the situation, emphasizing his long-standing positive relationship with Poco Lee.
Socialite Rahman Jago also shared his pain, stating that seeing his "brother go through such a serious and painful situation is heartbreaking." He believes there is more to the story than what has been reported and urged people not to use the situation for attention-seeking, emphasizing Poco Lee's role as a "joy giver" who needs support.
What part of my tweet is defending sex crimes. I have known poco Lee for years and he’s been a brother and a friend with so much potentials and positivities. Voicing out my disappointment about this news doesn’t mean I’m standing against justice or supporting sex offenders.
Instagram influencer Sulaaaaaaa echoed these sentiments, urging the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims. He described Poco Lee as "a man with a good heart" and expressed confidence that he would receive support during this challenging time. Benjamin Kuti, founder of the community of Nigerians in the UK, confirmed that Poco Lee is currently in a UK prison and is scheduled for a plea hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on September 15, 2026.
Seeing my brother go through such a serious and painful situation is heartbreaking. I know the person he is, and I truly believe there is more to this situation than what people may have heard.
Poco Lee's associates are rallying behind him, emphasizing his positive character and urging patience as the legal process unfolds. They hope for a fair resolution and support for the dancer during this difficult period.
This is not the time to chase clout, we all know poco to be a joy giver and this is when he needs us the most.
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