Naira Marley, the Marlian Music label boss whose real name is Afeez Fashola, has ignited a storm on social media after posting a cryptic Yoruba-language tweet on Monday, August 24, 2026. The post, which many fans quickly linked to dancer Poco Lee's reported arrest in the United Kingdom, has racked up thousands of reactions across platforms.
The Cryptic Post and Its Translation
The tweet read: "Iyawon o'ba ku, baba won o'ba kpai, olori ebi yin o'ba ku..ONPE." In English, the phrase translates to a declaration of total indifference to the misfortune of others, essentially saying that the writer does not care even if someone's mother, father, or family head dies. The post has since gone viral, with a large portion of the comments drawing a direct line between the message and Poco Lee's situation.
According to Legit.ng, the tweet was published amid reports of Poco Lee's arrest in the UK, though no official confirmation of the arrest has been provided in the source. The timing of the post, however, has led many to interpret it as a subtle jab at the dancer.
Naira Marley and Poco Lee's History
The apparent tension between the two men carries weight given how publicly Poco Lee once celebrated Naira Marley. In a 2020 interview, the dancer credited Naira Marley alongside Zlatan Ibile and Rahman Jago as the biggest influences on his life and career. That praise now reads differently in light of the current climate surrounding the two.
However, in 2023, Poco Lee waded into the viral justice-for-Mohbad movement, which put Naira Marley at the centre of public conversation. The dancer noted that Nigerians should be awake in the fight for justice for the late singer. He also recounted the ordeal Bella faced in London after speaking against the oppression the deceased faced at the hands of Naira Marley. Poco went on to declare his stand with Bella.
Reactions to the Tweet
The post triggered a wave of responses on Instagram, ranging from laughter to sharp criticism. One user, @SkdXtera, wrote: "Tweet translation: 'Even if their mother or father d!es, or the head of their family I don't care, If anything b@d happens to them, I honestly dont care' ????"
@ayam_roxy commented: "Karma quick hit poco o?so him too go later Dey situation wey only God go be his witness." @awandupe6 wrote: "Poco sef go face waitin Zino and Naira faced then?" while @nau9hty_zaddy noted: "The sub is for pocolee."
@__detolababyyy added: "If you know how they neglected this guy during Mohbad issue you'll know he's meant to say w0rst." @euro_dc101 observed: "If Nâh NAIRA Marley this kind poco lee matter happen all of una go don Dey cap trash."
@bleax2man offered a different take, writing: "Baba you don't need all these. I understand they did you dirty but God don fight your fight. No need baba."
Broader Context and Previous Coverage
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Fake Pocolee, a content creator and singer, was on Egungun's show Tell-the-price, where he shared more about his fast-rising career. He shared the moment Davido slid into his comment section to hail him, and also showed off his trademark spin dance while sending a special message to his principal. That story, however, involves a different individual from Poco Lee.
The source for this article is Legit.ng, with authorship by Olumide Alake, an Entertainment Editor with seven years of experience in news media. The article was published on August 25, 2026, at 9:09 AM. As of now, there has been no official statement from Naira Marley or Poco Lee regarding the tweet or the reported arrest, and the situation continues to develop.
