Popular Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, widely known as Poco Lee, is expected to appear before a London court on September 15, 2026, over an alleged assault offence.
Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby and a founder of a Nigerian community organisation in the United Kingdom, confirmed the development on Monday.
According to Kuti, Poco Lee is currently being held on remand in the UK. He said the entertainer’s next hearing is scheduled for 10am on September 15 at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Kuti said the hearing is expected to be a plea hearing. At such a hearing, an accused person may indicate whether they intend to plead guilty or not guilty.
“I can confirm that the reports are true. Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison,” Kuti said.
He added that he intends to attend the proceedings to support the Nigerian entertainer and other members of the Nigerian community who face legal proceedings in Britain.
Kuti urges public to allow legal process to continue
Kuti also called for caution as the case moves through the UK legal system.
He stressed that Poco Lee should be presumed innocent unless a court establishes otherwise.
“It is important that we allow the legal process to take its course. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,” he said.
The community leader added that he would attend the September hearing as part of his efforts to support Nigerians involved in legal matters in the UK.
What is known about the alleged case?
Reports concerning Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK first surfaced online on August 19, 2026.
However, the early reports contained limited information about the case. They did not identify the alleged complainant or clearly explain the circumstances surrounding the reported offence.
There was also uncertainty over the specific charge at the time.
More recent reporting has linked the entertainer to a case listed at Snaresbrook Crown Court under the name Iweh Odinaka. One report said a court listing showed a bail application on August 21, although the publicly available record did not disclose the alleged offence.
That development is significant because it provides additional evidence that court proceedings involving a person with Poco Lee’s name have taken place. However, the available public information does not establish the precise allegation.
Separate assault allegation also circulated online
The reported UK case emerged around the same period that Nigerian rapper Ms Jorji made allegations involving Poco Lee.
Jorji alleged that the dancer attempted to sexually assault her girlfriend about two years ago. The allegation was made publicly on social media and has not been established by a court.
Importantly, there is no verified information establishing that Jorji’s allegation is connected to the UK court case.
Therefore, Afri-Global News will not present the two matters as the same case without official confirmation.
Court confirmation still awaited
Despite the latest reports, details surrounding the UK proceedings remain limited.
A report published on Monday said an email sent to Snaresbrook Crown Court seeking confirmation of the September hearing had not received a response at the time of publication.
The publicly available court information also carries reporting restrictions, according to reporting based on the court listing. This means media organisations must exercise particular caution when publishing details about the proceedings.
As a result, the September 15 hearing should be regarded as the next reported court date, while further details about the alleged offence should await confirmation from an authoritative source.
Poco Lee has not publicly addressed the case
Poco Lee, who has built a large following through his dance performances, entertainment appearances and social media activities, has not publicly provided his account of the reported case.
For now, the legal process is expected to continue in the UK.
The September 15 hearing could provide more information about the proceedings, subject to any reporting restrictions imposed by the court.
Afri-Global News will continue to monitor developments and update this report when verified information becomes available.
Related reading
For background on the UK’s criminal court process and how cases proceed through the courts, readers can consult the UK Courts and Tribunals Service.
