Nigerian Content Creator Kolu Arrested in UK: Candy Bleakz Reveals Shocking Airport Altercation

 

​The Nigerian digital community has been thrown into a state of shock following reports that popular content creator Kolu has been arrested in the United Kingdom. This developing story, which first broke on February 19, 2026, involves a high-stakes confrontation at a UK airport that led to the creator being taken into custody by immigration authorities.

​According to a viral video shared by Nigerian street-pop sensation Candy Bleakz, the incident unfolded as the team was preparing to board a flight back to Nigeria. The singer, who sponsored Kolu’s trip to the UK, expressed her distress over the situation, noting that the arrest stemmed from a lost passport and a subsequent misunderstanding of British law enforcement protocols.

​Why Was Kolu Arrested? The Passport Altercation Explained

​The trouble reportedly began when Kolu discovered he could not find his passport at the boarding gate. While a lost travel document is a stressful situation for any traveler, the escalation into a legal matter occurred during the interaction with UK immigration officials.

​Candy Bleakz narrated that she urged Kolu to remain calm and search thoroughly for the document. However, instead of following administrative procedures to report the loss, Kolu allegedly became confrontational with the officers. “I told Kolu to calm down, he did not listen. He thought it was Nigeria,” Candy Bleakz stated, highlighting the cultural clash and the difference in how authority figures are engaged with in the UK versus Nigeria.

​The Risks of Sponsoring International Travel

​This incident brings to light the significant risks Nigerian celebrities and influencers take when sponsoring others for international trips. Candy Bleakz emphasized that Kolu traveled under her name, meaning any legal infraction or failure to return to Nigeria could have a direct negative impact on her own travel record and future visa applications.

​The singer revealed she has been at the police station since the morning of the arrest, working tirelessly to resolve the issue. Her primary concern is preventing a formal deportation order, which would not only tarnish Kolu's passport permanently but could also blacklist him from the UK and other Western nations for years to come.

​Lessons for Content Creators Traveling Abroad

​The arrest of Kolu serves as a stark reminder for the burgeoning Nigerian creator economy about the importance of "knowing the laws of the land."

1. ​Patience with Immigration: Confronting airport officials in foreign jurisdictions often leads to immediate detention rather than a resolution.
2. ​Document Safety: Keeping digital copies of passports and visas is essential for emergency travel documents.
3. ​Professionalism: As brand ambassadors for the Nigerian entertainment industry, creators are urged to maintain a high level of decorum to protect their careers and the reputations of their sponsors.

​As of now, Kolu remains in UK custody, and fans are eagerly awaiting further updates. The Nigerian High Commission in the UK has not yet issued an official statement regarding the arrest.