Rema’s House Designer Breaks Silence, Accuses Police of Harassment Over Fraud Claim
Rema’s House Designer Breaks Silence, Accuses Police of Harassment Over Fraud Claim
The creative designer accused of defrauding Nigerian music star Rema has finally spoken through her legal team.
Ms. Amaka Obasi, Creative Director of Arden Lifestyle Company, was recently accused by Rema of fraud and mismanagement in a home renovation project.
But in a detailed statement released by Valerian Vianney & Partners LP, her lawyers dismissed the allegations as baseless and misleading, insisting their client was wrongly portrayed.
According to the law firm, Obasi was formally engaged under a Designer Services Agreement to handle the renovation of Rema’s Lagos residence.
The agreement, they said, covered major works, including demolition, expansion from four to five bedrooms, pool reconstruction, roofing, flooring, tiling, POP installation, and a new carport.
Her legal team noted that Obasi had completed two previous projects for the Ikubor family without dispute, maintaining steady communication with the Afrobeats star throughout the latest project.
They added that she regularly shared videos and progress photos with Rema, who reportedly never complained about the pace or quality of work
Addressing the reported delay, the firm said unforeseen challenges were responsible, including design changes by Rema, restricted access by estate managers, and inflation-induced cost increases.
Despite these setbacks, the statement emphasized that Obasi never increased her professional fees, even though the project scope expanded significantly.
According to her lawyers, the disagreement only started when discussions about additional work outside the original contract began, a matter they believe should have remained strictly civil.
