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Mark Yinka Orabiyi, the Nigerian-British singer and songwriter popularly known as Talay Riley, has died at the age of 35 after he was reportedly stabbed in East London.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown, according to local media reports. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but the Grammy-winning artist could not be saved.

Detectives from the specialist crime command have launched a murder investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack. Talay’s death was also confirmed in a statement released by his family. They described their loss as an “overwhelming sadness”.

The family remembered Riley not only for his professional accomplishments but for his character. It is with overwhelming sadness that we confirm that Mark ‘Yinka’ Orabiyi professionally known as Talay Riley passed away yesterday morning,

“Talay will fondly be remembered by those who knew him publicly for his incredible talent as a Grammy Award winning, multi platinum selling songwriter & artist.

For those that knew and loved him personally it is his humour, generous spirit and unmistakable presence that will be missed the most. The family also expressed gratitude for the public’s support following the tragedy.

We are deeply grateful for the enormous outpouring of love and support that we have received through messages, calls and visits over the past hours,” the statement added. Thank you for your continued consideration and sensitivity at what is a devastating time for us all.”

Talay, the brother of music producer Scribz Riley, spent more than a decade shaping the R&B genre. He first broke 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. I never thought the day would come where I’d be writing this, but unfortunately I can confirm that on the morning of Friday 5th June my big brother YINKA (Talay Riley) passed away.

https://verynigerian.com/uk-based-nigerian-singer-talay-riley-murdered-in-london/

UK and knives!

Everybody has a pen knife in that country!

At the slightest provocation, everybody is all out stabbing each other, coupled with the spate of gang violence.

HacheNoire:
UK and knives!

Everybody has a pen knife in that country!

At the slightest provocation, everybody is all out stabbing each other, coupled with the spate of gang violence.

we so SCARED nowadays.. I EVEN LEARNT to SAY SORRY, even if u have STPPED on me.

i SOLD MY LEXUS to a KID back in JAN and he has EFFONTERY to COME BACK to threaten me after he damaged the Electric THROTTLE SENSOR , WANTED me to pay £500 he was charged by his workmanship.

i called the police for werey. i tried enough to support him £200 and he said wasn't enough!

i jus SHOCK, if not for my KID safety and future i for wait for the WORST he wan SHOW

lightwind:
Bro you can't even change eyeglasses on different photos 😑

what GLASESS? is that the LEAST on ur worries about ME?

MarkNsukkaBread:
After una go dey shout say Nigeria na shithole, but at least over here you can walk about without fear of being stabbed by one deranged teenager!

dont marginalize ur MIND to Pessimistic thought abt LIFE, WHAT abt other OPTIMISTIC benefit of LIFE i enjoy when i do pay for as AMMENITIES? good ROAD, LIGHT and 90% SECURITY GURANTEED when i dodge lil issues like AFFORMENTIONED EXPERIENCE i stated above?

RPG2020:
For you to support him you were informed about the damage but you when ahead and sell the car without informing the buyer i don buy this Case

U are wrong, the POLICE inspector un official advised me to.

UK happened to her.

Just pray that UK should not happen to you.


The UK prime minister should resign now!

London happened to him right ?
God be with him his killers won’t know peace

Chai….So so unfortunate. May your soul R.I.P

The first time I went to UK was the last time I wore a watch outside the crib.

You see Manchester and newham, no try wear watch o. They can even shank you for wearing fake rolex self .

The so called saner climes looking insane than one can imagine

Basic123:
UK happened to her.

Just pray that UK should not happen to you.


The UK prime minister should resign now!

🤔 Dont understand what you mean?

UK happened to him.

Rest In Peace!

Wealthoptulent:
we so SCARED nowadays.. I EVEN LEARNT to SAY SORRY, even if u have STPPED on me.

i SOLD MY LEXUS to a KID back in JAN and he has EFFONTERY to COME BACK to threaten me after he damaged the Electric THROTTLE SENSOR , WANTED me to pay £500 he was charged by his workmanship.

i called the police for werey. i tried enough to support him £200 and he said wasn't enough!

i jus SHOCK, if not for my KID safety and future i for wait for the WORST he wan SHOW

For you to support him you were informed about the damage but you when ahead and sell the car without informing the buyer i don buy this Case

This guy was only Nigerian by name, he has never set foot in this country

London and knife stabbing violence are 5&6

BeautyAura:
Mark Yinka Orabiyi, the Nigerian-British singer and songwriter popularly known as Talay Riley, has died at the age of 35 after he was reportedly stabbed in East London.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown, according to local media reports. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but the Grammy-winning artist could not be saved.

Detectives from the specialist crime command have launched a murder investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack. Talay’s death was also confirmed in a statement released by his family. They described their loss as an “overwhelming sadness”.

The family remembered Riley not only for his professional accomplishments but for his character. It is with overwhelming sadness that we confirm that Mark ‘Yinka’ Orabiyi professionally known as Talay Riley passed away yesterday morning,

“Talay will fondly be remembered by those who knew him publicly for his incredible talent as a Grammy Award winning, multi platinum selling songwriter & artist.

For those that knew and loved him personally it is his humour, generous spirit and unmistakable presence that will be missed the most. The family also expressed gratitude for the public’s support following the tragedy.

We are deeply grateful for the enormous outpouring of love and support that we have received through messages, calls and visits over the past hours,” the statement added. Thank you for your continued consideration and sensitivity at what is a devastating time for us all.”

Talay, the brother of music producer Scribz Riley, spent more than a decade shaping the R&B genre. He first broke 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. I never thought the day would come where I’d be writing this, but unfortunately I can confirm that on the morning of Friday 5th June my big brother YINKA (Talay Riley) passed away.

https://verynigerian.com/uk-based-nigerian-singer-talay-riley-murdered-in-london/

Madam Kemi, come see your pipu o


Thank you for your attention to this matter

UK n knife stabbing...are like 5&6

Basic123:
UK happened to her.

Just pray that UK should not happen to you.


The UK prime minister should resign now!

Why should the UK happen to me, am I living there?

The UK government banned guns and the unavailability is why there are many knife crimes. Now imagine if guns were legal like America, na so so kpoa kpoa people go dey hear.

Wealthoptulent:
we so SCARED nowadays.. I EVEN LEARNT to SAY SORRY, even if u have STPPED on me.

i SOLD MY LEXUS to a KID back in JAN and he has EFFONTERY to COME BACK to threaten me after he damaged the Electric THROTTLE SENSOR , WANTED me to pay £500 he was charged by his workmanship.

i called the police for werey. i tried enough to support him £200 and he said wasn't enough!

i jus SHOCK, if not for my KID safety and future i for wait for the WORST he wan SHOW

After una go dey shout say Nigeria na shithole, but at least over here you can walk about without fear of being stabbed by one deranged teenager!

UK happened to him. What a pity.

Wealthoptulent:
we so SCARED nowadays.. I EVEN LEARNT to SAY SORRY, even if u have STPPED on me.

i SOLD MY LEXUS to a KID back in JAN and he has EFFONTERY to COME BACK to threaten me after he damaged the Electric THROTTLE SENSOR , WANTED me to pay £500 he was charged by his workmanship.

i called the police for werey. i tried enough to support him £200 and he said wasn't enough!

i jus SHOCK, if not for my KID safety and future i for wait for the WORST he wan SHOW

Someone was also fatally stabbed while I was visiting Manchester City Center last week, it has become endemic and they are mostly teenagers and boys in their early twenties.
Sadly in your case, the police will not do much even if that kid has obvious propensity to carry out an act of violence, as long as he's not done it, the police will walk away. This is what UK has turned into, London especially.


Oh and today 9th of June, 3 students have been stabbed at a High School in Manchester. A school girl has been arrested.

HacheNoire:
UK and knives!

Everybody has a pen knife in that country!

At the slightest provocation, everybody is all out stabbing each other, coupled with the spate of gang violence.

Most of the gang related violence in London started from Jamaicans who flooded the UK in the 70s and 80s

HacheNoire:
UK and knives!

Everybody has a pen knife in that country!

At the slightest provocation, everybody is all out stabbing each other, coupled with the spate of gang violence.

Are they aboki or hausa in that country?

London and street gangs, carrying knives up and down like fulani/Hausa guys carrying dagger

Rest in peace bro. Every country with its own challenges.

Kobicove:
Most of the gang related violence in London started from Jamaicans who flooded the UK in the 70s and 80s

Very very correct, you're spot on

Basic123:
UK happened to her.

Just pray that UK should not happen to you.


The UK prime minister should resign now!

He wasnt kidnapped with 46 children and beheaded.

Guns and US... Knives and UK.

🥶😤🤧😔

Basic123:
UK happened to her.

Just pray that UK should not happen to you.


The UK prime minister should resign now!

All these in support of pendamic regim

Nowhere is safe truly.

Na God dey keep us.

jaxxy:
He wasnt kidnapped with 46 children and beheaded.

Una dey take the incident for a joke abi?