Afrobeats sensation Rema is facing serious accusations on social media concerning an ongoing payment dispute with a young interior designer. The claims, which have quickly gone viral, allege that the singer has used his connections to the Nigeria Police Force to repeatedly harass and detain the designer, Amaka Obasi, over unpaid dues for commissioned projects.
The Allegations Emerge Online
The accusations gained widespread attention after a detailed thread by X user @software_artist was shared, outlining the sequence of events. According to the post, Obasi, who is known online as @amaka_babyy, was allegedly deceived into visiting the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Alagbon, Lagos, for what she was told was a meeting. Instead, she was reportedly arrested and forced to pay over one million naira for her bail.
The thread further claimed that Obasi had previously worked on several projects for Rema, including the renovation of his mother’s house, improvements to his personal residence, and the construction of a music studio. The posts alleged that despite this history of work, Rema filed police petitions against her instead of settling the full amount owed.
A History of Alleged Detentions
The claims, which have been widely circulated, suggest that this was not an isolated incident. The viral thread alleges that Obasi has been arrested on three separate occasions over the same dispute. In a particularly alarming claim, it was alleged that police officers instructed her to turn off her phone, giving Rema the impression that she remained in custody.
The original post from @software_artist read, in part: “Rema (@heisrema) is using the Nigeria Police Force to harass and detain Amaka Obasi (@amaka_babyy) all because she asked for payment on the project he commissioned her to do… She is being remanded as we speak!!”
It was also alleged that Rema’s mother submitted a separate petition, claiming Obasi’s previous work was substandard. This comes despite the fact that the earlier work had been accepted, and a new contract had been awarded to her.
Official Response Pending
As of the time of this report, neither Rema nor his representatives have issued an official statement addressing the allegations. Similarly, the Nigeria Police Force has not commented on the matter. The absence of a formal response has fueled further debate and speculation across social media platforms.
The situation remains a developing story, and fans and critics alike are awaiting a statement from either party to clarify the events and allegations.
Source: ladunliadinews
