Mark Yinka Orabiyi, the Nigerian-British singer and songwriter known professionally as Talay Riley, has died at the age of 35 after being stabbed in East London. The incident took place around 9 a.m. on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown, according to local outlet Newham Recorder.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the Grammy winner could not be saved, and local police in the UK have launched a murder investigation into the incident. Talay’s death was confirmed in a statement released by his family, who described their loss as an overwhelming sadness and remembered Riley not only for his professional accomplishments but for his character.
The family stated that Talay will fondly be remembered by those who knew him publicly for his incredible talent as a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling songwriter and artist, but for those who knew and loved him personally, it is his humour, generous spirit, and unmistakable presence that will be missed the most.
Also Read: Gunmen Attack Immigration Office in Ogbomoso, Cart Away Rifle and Ammunition
Talay, the brother of music producer Scribz Riley, spent more than a decade shaping the R&B genre, first breaking into the industry at 18 after signing a publishing deal with Global Publishing. His career gained momentum with a feature on rapper Chipmunk’s 2009 single, followed by a signing with Jive Sony Records. Over the years, he toured the UK and the US alongside artists such as Skepta, Usher, and Trey Songz, and collaborated with Kehlani, H.E.R., Khalid, and the rising US group 2BYG.
Leave feedback about this
You must be logged in to post a comment.