Typically, in Nigerian music, the spotlight is reserved for vocalists and producers who shape the sound. Yet, if you listen closely to the lyrics of some of the genre’s biggest hits over the last few years, a different kind of superstar emerges. His name is Poco Lee.
Born Iweh Pascal Odinaka, Poco Lee helped popularise the Zanku and Gbese dance movements and became the heartbeat of Nigerian street-hop and party culture. Over time, he transitioned from a viral street dancer to a reputable hypeman and cultural voice.
Today, dropping his name in a track has gone from a casual shoutout to a stamp of approval. From Wande Coal to Davido and Ayra Starr, artists cite Poco Lee as a seal of approval for elite footwork and overall coolness. Below are ten moments Poco Lee was immortalised in song lyrics.
10. “Dollar” — B-RED feat. Davido & Peruzzi
Lyrics: “You make me dance like I’m Poco Lee.”
B-Red teams up with Davido and Peruzzi to deliver a big-ballers anthem. And what’s an extravagant party without dance steps to match? The mention of Poco Lee here serves as a flex as the dancer represents the peak of Afrobeats party culture.
9. “ZaZoo Zeh” — Portable feat. Olamide and Poco Lee
Lyrics: “Poco Lee gbemi trabaye / Jeka jo zeh o / Poco Lee ogba dancer o.”
This song is Portable’s introduction. It name-drops the dancer to honour him, rightfully, as Poco Lee is regarded as the link between Portable and Olamide, who features alongside both of them in the song. This proves Poco Lee’s influence is in the mainstream street-hop.
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8. “Desperado” — Cheque
Lyrics: “Move like Poco.”
Cheque’s “Desperado” gives a nod to Poco Lee. The dancer is synonymous with hustling his way from the Lagos streets to global stages. I mean, if you hustle hard and eventually make it, why not dance like the guy even your fave artists love to be around?
7. “Small Money” — Nasboi
Lyrics: “Make you dance and party like Poco Lee.”
Poco’s core relevance is being the life of the party. The reference to him here is clear: if you aren’t dancing with his level of energy, you aren’t doing it right.
6. “GBESUNMO” — Wande Coal feat. Ruger and BNXN
Lyrics: “Dance like Poco Lee.”
On Wande Coal’s new album (King Coal) is “GBESUNMO” featuring new-school artists BNXN and Ruger. BNXN references Poco Lee, and it’s basically a call to move the body like the popular dancer.
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5. “Diamonds” — Mayorkun (feat. Fireboy DML)
Lyrics: “Dancing like Poco Lee.”
It’s the same here, a call to dance. Mayorkun and Fireboy use the line “Dancing like Poco Lee” to farm his aura. Poco Lee’s effortless footwork is an equivalent of the flashy, soft-life fantasy the song is selling, because if there are people who know how to make looking cool seem easy, Poco Lee is one of them.
4. “MJ (Remix)” — Bad Boy Timz (feat. Mayorkun)
Lyrics: “So de le gbese bi ti Poco Lee?”
Bad Boy Timz and Mayorkun brilliantly juxtapose the King of Pop (Michael Jackson) with the King of Afrobeats Dance by asking, “So de le gbese bi ti Poco Lee?” (Can you step like Poco Lee?). This line solidifies Poco Lee’s status as a modern-day dance legend on par with international icons.
3. “Awuke” — Davido (feat. YG Marley)
Lyrics: “Move body like Poco jo.”
This song has a clear instruction to “Move body like Poco jo.” Davido, an acquaintance of Poco Lee, uses his name to inject a Lagos street-hop element into a cross-continental banger.
2. “Oshe” — Wande Coal (feat. Wizkid)
Lyrics: “Move like Poco Lee.”
This is a new collaboration between Wande Coal and Wizkid. The mention of Poco Lee here underscores his popular appeal. Even the OGs of modern Afrobeats recognise him as an undisputed face of Nigerian dance.
1. “Rush” — Ayra Starr
Lyrics: “Make you dance like Poco Lee.”
In her massive breakout hit, Ayra Starr sings, “Make you dance like Poco Lee.” It’s a good line that proves Poco’s influence isn’t limited to the streets or the boys; he’s the benchmark for pop icons across all demographics of the Afrobeats ecosystem.
