Celebrities on Alert Over Sexual Assault
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is currently in UK custody facing multiple charges of sexual assault. The case has prompted Nigerian entertainers to adopt new safety measures, including the use of consent forms, when traveling abroad.
Why it matters
The case underscores the legal risks faced by international travelers and the growing emphasis on explicit consent in the entertainment industry.
Nigerian entertainers travelling to the United Kingdom have been advised to exercise greater caution following the remand of popular dancer and hypeman, Iweh Odinaka, better known as Poco Lee, over alleged sexual offences. Poco Lee remains in custody in the UK after Snaresbrook Crown Court in London confirmed that he faces one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. The case has been listed for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15, 2026, while a reporting restriction has been imposed to protect the anonymity of the complainant. Poco Lee travelled to the UK for the Davido and Friends event at Crystal Palace Bowl on August 14. His management has maintained that the allegations do not amount to proof of guilt, urging the public and media to allow the legal process to take its course.
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