Nigerian dancer and hypeman Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is reportedly being held on remand in a United Kingdom prison over an alleged assault offence.

Benjamin Kuti, also known as Oluomo of Derby, confirmed the development on Monday. Kuti said Poco Lee is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on September 15, 2026, at 10am.

The hearing is expected to be a plea hearing, where Poco Lee will indicate whether he intends to plead guilty or not guilty to the allegation.

Kuti said he plans to attend the proceedings as part of his support for Nigerians involved in legal matters in the UK.

Reports of Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK first surfaced on August 19. The initial reports described the matter as an alleged rape case, but details of the complainant, the circumstances of the allegation and the formal charge were not publicly established at the time.

The latest reports describe the UK case as an alleged assault offence.

Poco Lee has not publicly addressed the reported detention or allegation.

The September 15 hearing is expected to provide further details about the case as the legal proceedings continue.