A court in the United Kingdom has granted Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, bail ahead of his scheduled 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.
It added that a plea and trial preparation hearing is scheduled for September 15.
The confirmation clarifies earlier reports about Poco Lee’s custody status following widespread claims that he had been released.
However, his release on bail does not mean that the case has been withdrawn or concluded. The Crown Prosecution Service had previously confirmed that the case remained active and that Odinaka was still expected to appear in court for the scheduled hearing.
Poco Lee Faces Five Sexual Offence Charges
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 that he is innocent.
In a video shared on Instagram by social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, Poco Lee recently addressed the allegations and expressed confidence in his position.
“If I were inside there and I did what I was accused of, I would have felt I was paying for my sins, but since I knew I didn’t do what I was accused of, my mind is pure,” he said.
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.
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His next court appearance is scheduled for September 15, when the plea and trial preparation hearing is expected to take place.
The allegations against Poco Lee remain before the court and have not been determined. He has not been convicted of any offence.