Nigerian singer Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, has publicly called out Afrobeats stars Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Olamide for their silence over dancer Poco Lee's legal troubles in the United Kingdom. In a viral video, Portable accused the four artists of abandoning Poco Lee, who was arrested in mid-August and is currently held on remand in the UK.
Portable's Accusations Against Top Afrobeats Stars
In the video, Portable argued that Poco Lee moved in the same circles as these celebrities, danced with them, and rolled in the same spaces, yet none of them has stepped forward to support him during his crisis. He said: "Poco dey stay with Una, dey roll with Una, and Una no fit bail him. Where is Burna Boy, Wizkid, Olamide or Davido? Una no fit do anything to help Poco Lee. This is the time he needs them, make dey come out for him. Shame on you all."
Poco Lee's UK Court Case Details
Poco Lee, a popular dancer whose real name has not been officially confirmed in proceedings, faces charges of sexual assault, attempted rape, and assault by penetration. He is scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on September 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. His management and legal team have issued a public statement urging restraint, asking the media and public to avoid spreading unverified information about the case. The team emphasized that Poco Lee deserves a fair hearing and that the matter should be resolved through due process rather than public pressure.
Fans Push Back on Portable's Reasoning
Portable's comments sparked a heated debate online, with much of the pushback aimed at his reasoning rather than the artists he named. Many users pointed out that the UK justice system operates very differently from Nigeria's, and that no amount of celebrity influence or money could fast-track or derail a legal proceeding there. One user, @shaggi384736, wrote: "One thing you no understand is UK no be Nigeria just a call can sort many things." Another, @Naija_Genius, replied: "Just de open mouth waaaaa. You think UK is Nigeria you can talk to one or two people you will be free.. Go mumu na jail you go chop." @anas_titilayo asked: "What did you guys want them to do exactly Una think say nah like Nigeria wey money Dey settle everything Abi Una want make them carry gun go rescue him."
Broader Reactions and Rahman Jago's Appeal
Other users echoed similar sentiments, with @CodedBoy67902 adding: "What are they suppose to do? Invade UK? Una think say Nigeria wey them fit use money bail am?" @sepremque68229 noted: "Lol, it's funny hw these people tink UK is NIGERIA, even CHRIS BROWN and NICKI MINAJ wey do anyhw dey face legal battle." @AbiodunFawi concluded: "Una too day talk for here help as how...even there own citizen them day jail them for small thing way we fit settle for here Nigeria but them they follow protocols and laws."
Legit.ng also reported that Rahman Jago appealed for compassion and restraint after reports that his friend Poco Lee was being held on remand in the UK over an alleged assault offence, saying there was more to the matter than the public knew. He urged people not to exploit the situation for social-media attention. At the time, the Metropolitan Police told Legit.ng it could not disclose case details or identify an arrested person unless a location was provided, and that further information would only be released after a formal charge.
