Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been granted bail in the United Kingdom ahead of his appearance at the Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
The court confirmed the development in an email to PUNCH Online on Monday, stating that Odinaka was granted bail on September 11.
“The Defendant has been granted bail on the 11th September 2026,” the court said, adding that a plea and trial preparation hearing has been scheduled for September 15.
The confirmation has put to rest earlier uncertainty surrounding Poco Lee’s custody status following reports that he had been released.
However, his release on bail does not mean the case has been withdrawn or concluded. The Crown Prosecution Service had previously confirmed that the case remains active and that Odinaka was still expected to appear before the court for the scheduled hearing.
Odinaka is facing five sexual offence charges in the UK, including attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
He has denied the allegations and maintained his innocence.
In a video shared on Instagram by social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, Poco Lee recently spoke about the case, expressing confidence in his position and stating that he knew he had not committed the offences alleged against him.
The case followed Odinaka’s visit to the UK for the Davido and Friends concert held at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14, 2026.
The charges against Odinaka remain before the court and have not been determined.
He has not been convicted of any offence.
