Nigerian Grammy-winning singer killed at 35 in UK

British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and global hit-maker Talay Riley has di£d after a horror knife attack.

The 35-year-old real, real name Yinka Mark Orabiyi, di£d on June 5, 2026, after being stabbed.

Cops said they responded on Friday to calls that a man had been stabbed in Pankhurst Avenue, East London.

Emergency services found the 35-year-old with several stab wounds in the garden of a property on Rayleigh Road and battled to save his life.

Tragically, he was pronounced de@d at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics.

Another man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds – he remains under the care of medics in a non-life threatening condition.

Two men, aged 27 and 24, and a 25-year-old woman were arrested near the scene of the f@tal stabbing on suspicion of murder.

The 24-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were released with no further action.

The 27-year old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have launched a murd£r investigation into the incident.

Cops appealed for further information from “anyone who was in the area at the time”.

Talay Riley has previously worked with Dua Lipa, Usher, Chipmunk, Craig David, Chris Brown, Nick Jonas, and Britney Spears to pen chart-topping songs.

Tributes have poured in for Talay, including a touching homage from his family.

They said: “Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He brought love, light, and joy to our family and to all who knew him.

“We will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit, and remarkable talent. His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

His brother, songwriter Scribz Riley, real name Michael Orabiyi Riley, also penned an emotional tribute to his older sibling on Instagram.

He wrote: “I never thought the day would come where I’d be writing this, but unfortunately I can confirm that in the morning of Friday 5th June my big brother YINKA (Talay Riley) passed away.

“My heart is shattered! This doesn’t feel real. It feels like a bad dream. Just before he went to sleep we spoke about the future, staying positive and about everything we still had left to do.

“I never imagined that would be our last conversation. Yinka wasn’t just my brother. He was my mother’s son, a friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people’s lives.”

The heartbroken younger brother recalled how he was known for his “talent, kindness and spirit”, blown away by the “outpouring of love” since his tragic de@th.

He added: “Even with everything you accomplished this was far too soon. I love you brother. Thank you for everything. Rest in paradise Yinka. Until we meet again.”

More tributes from industry figures flooded the comments of his brother and manager.