Sidique Kamara: Kenneth Umezie in court charged with murder of drill rapper Incognito
The accused, who appeared wearing a grey tracksuit and thick-rimmed black glasses, will appear at the Old Bailey on Friday.
Wednesday 8 August 2018 13:36, UK
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering drill music rapper Sidique Kamara.
Kenneth Umezie, who lives on Don Phelan Close in Southwark, south London, was brought before Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
The bearded defendant wore a grey custody tracksuit and thick black glasses.
He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
Judge Susan Green ordered him to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday for a bail application, ahead of a preliminary hearing on 5 September.
He was remanded in custody,
Known as Incognito, Kamara was a member of the Moscow17 rap group.
The 23-year-old was stabbed to death in Warham Street in Camberwell, south London, on 1 August.
He died at the scene, while two other males, aged 16 and 31, were taken to hospital also suffering from stab wounds.
Three other teenagers, aged 16, 18 and 19, who were arrested in connection with the attack have been released under investigation.