Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has spoken publicly about his recent experience in the United Kingdom, maintaining that his confidence remained intact because he knew he was innocent of the allegations against him.
Poco Lee made the remarks during a video conversation with social commentator, VeryDarkMan, who posted the footage on his Instagram page on Sunday.
According to the entertainer, his biggest concern while dealing with the situation was not the allegations but the impact his absence could have on his associates and business activities.
“I was just being myself; God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people: Jago could not do anything business-wise; I didn’t want to stress anyone.
If I were inside there and I did what I was accused of, I would have felt I was paying for my sins, but since I knew I didn’t do what I was accused of, my mind is pure. Nobody would have wanted to associate themselves with something like that, but Burna Boy stood by me, Jago, and some of my other guys,” he said.
VeryDarkMan, who also featured in the video, expressed his support for Poco Lee while raising questions about reports surrounding the entertainer’s situation in the UK.
He also praised Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, and social media personality, Rahman Jago, for standing by the dancer during the period.
The comments came amid conflicting reports circulating online about the status of the criminal proceedings against Poco Lee.
While some reports claimed he had been released from prison, others alleged that the complainant had withdrawn from the case or that the matter had been settled out of court.
However, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that the case remains active.
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Responding to an inquiry Journalists on Saturday, the CPS Press Office said Odinaka was still scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
The CPS said, “This case is still live, and Odinaka is still set to appear for a PTPH at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 15 September 2026.”
The Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing is a pre-trial proceeding during which issues concerning the defendant’s plea and preparations for trial are addressed.
The CPS did not disclose whether Odinaka was currently in custody or had been granted bail.
Journalists has contacted Snaresbrook Crown Court for clarification on his current custody or bail status and is awaiting a response.
Odinaka faces five sexual offence charges in the UK: attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
The case reportedly arose following his trip to the UK for Davido and Friends concert at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14.
Snaresbrook Crown Court had previously confirmed that the case was scheduled for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15.
The court has also imposed a reporting restriction to protect the identity of the complainant under Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.
Poco Lee has denied the allegations against him. However, the charges remain before the court and have yet to be determined.
The entertainer has not been convicted of any offence.