A United Kingdom (UK) court on Tuesday, September 15, adjourned the pre-trial hearing of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, to February 8 2027 after he failed to enter a plea.
Snaresbrook Crown Court also scheduled his trial to begin March 8, 2027.
Poco Lee is expected to enter his plea at the next hearing, indicating whether he is guilty or not guilty of the charges against him.
The matter could not proceed as scheduled because the charge sheet was unavailable, preventing him from entering a plea.
The court had earlier confirmed that Poco Lee was granted bail on September 11 following his first appearance before the court.
Some Nigerians were present at the court in support of the entertainer, with the gallery filled to capacity and others waiting outside.
Reports had earlier circulated on social media that Poco Lee was in the custody of UK authorities over allegations against him.
Following his first court appearance, reports also emerged that he had been granted bail, while videos of the entertainer speaking about his experience in the UK circulated online.
Poco Lee gained prominence around 2018 after videos of his Zanku and legwork dance performances went viral. His performances attracted the attention of singer Zlatan Ibile, with whom he later collaborated.
He has since performed with several Nigerian artistes, including Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage and Naira Marley.
Poco Lee has also ventured into music, releasing songs including ‘YARD’ and ‘Otilo.’
He studied Microbiology at Lagos State University (LASU) and is widely associated with the growth of street dance in mainstream Nigerian pop culture, particularly during the Zanku era.
The allegations against Poco Lee have not been determined by the court. He remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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