Poco Lee released from UK detention, tells men to 'fear women 18 hours daily'
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee was released from UK detention over sexual offence allegations and insists he did nothing wrong. Speaking with activist VeryDarkMan via video call, he stated he would have accepted punishment only if guilty, adding 'my mind is as pure' since he committed no offence.
Poco Lee thanked Burna Boy and Rahman Jago for supporting him during detention, noting others avoided association with his situation. He expressed frustration that people seemed happy about his ordeal, saying 'Imagine I dey wake up dey see text messages like, Na only you dey this world, why you dey always happy?'
Controversially, he urged men to dedicate '18 hours' of their daily lives to fearing women, insisting this cautious approach is necessary. The dancer previously faced UK allegations but has now been freed without further detail on case disposition in the report.
His statement enters Nigeria's ongoing gender relations discourse, where public figures' comments significantly influence social conversations. Will this fear-based advice from a prominent entertainer resonate with audiences or undermine efforts toward mutual respect and healthy interactions between genders?