Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, will return to a United Kingdom court in February 2027 after his scheduled plea and trial preparation hearing could not proceed as planned.
Snaresbrook Crown Court has fixed February 8, 2027, for the next hearing, when Poco Lee is expected to enter his plea. His trial has subsequently been scheduled to begin on March 8, 2027.
The development followed proceedings on September 15, when the entertainer did not enter a plea because the charge sheet was reportedly unavailable. The case was therefore adjourned to allow the legal process to continue.
The February hearing will provide the next major stage in the case, as the court is expected to hear whether Poco Lee pleads guilty or not guilty to the charges against him.
Poco Lee was previously granted bail on September 11 following an earlier court appearance. His case has attracted considerable attention in Nigeria, with supporters and members of the entertainment industry following developments closely.
The entertainer has denied the allegations against him. His case remains pending, and the allegations have not been established as facts by a court. Under the principle of presumption of innocence, he remains innocent unless proven guilty.
The development is significant because the case will now extend into 2027, meaning the Nigerian entertainer faces several more months before the next substantive stages of the proceedings.
Poco Lee, whose career began with his rise as a dancer and hypeman, became widely known through viral dance performances and collaborations with leading Nigerian musicians. He has worked with artists including Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage and Zlatan.
His growing profile has made the UK case a major entertainment story in Nigeria, while his management has also appealed for restraint over unverified claims surrounding the proceedings.
For now, attention will shift to February 8, 2027, when Poco Lee is expected to appear for the next hearing, followed by the scheduled trial in March.
