Poco Lee to appear in London court September 15 over assault allegations

Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, widely known as Poco Lee, is currently detained in the United Kingdom and faces an upcoming court appearance over an alleged assault. Benjamin Kuti, founder of the community of Nigerians in the UK, confirmed that Poco Lee is being held on remand.

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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.

Poco Lee is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on September 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. for a plea hearing. Kuti, who regularly attends court proceedings to support Nigerians facing legal issues in the UK, stated that this hearing would involve Poco Lee entering a plea of either guilty or not guilty.

"I can confirm that the reports are true. Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison," Kuti told reporters. "His next court date is scheduled for the second week of September, when he is expected to have a plea hearing." He added that he intends to be present at the proceedings to offer support to his fellow Nigerian.

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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.

Reports of Poco Lee's detention began circulating online on August 19. Initial reports did not specify the alleged victim, the circumstances of the offense, or whether formal charges had been filed. At the time of reporting, UK police or court officials had not independently confirmed the arrest, and an email inquiry to the court for trial details remained unanswered.

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It is important that we allow the legal process to take its course. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.