Grammy-winning Talay Riley killed in Silvertown

A MAN killed in a double stabbing in Silvertown on Friday was originally named as Mark Orayibi. That was indeed his birth name, but he was better known as  Grammy-winning musician who used the stage name Talay Riley.

The revelation led to a string of artists paying tribute to the 35 year old singer-songwriter, including Dua Lupa, Oritse Williams from JLS, Zendaya, Khalid, Flo and Chipmunk. Riley had worked on hits including Khalid’s Young Dumb & Broke, The Chainsmokers’ Who Do You Love, HER’s Lights On, Flo’s Walk Like This and Kehlani’s Out The Window.

Rapper Wretch 32 posted on social media that Riley “was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten. Keisha Buchanan of the Sugababes posted, “Sending my condolences and prayers, so very sorry.”

Not only was Mark Orabiyi/Tala Riley well known in the music industry, his brother Michael Orayibi worked as a record producer and songwriter under the stage name Scribz Riley. Michael posted on Instagram saying that his heart was “shattered”. He went on to say that his brother had been a “friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people’s lives.” He added, “He loved deeply, gave freely, and touched countless people through his talent, kindness, and spirit. The outpouring of love already shows how many lives he impacted. You inspired so many people and your legacy will continue to live on through your music…”

A second man who was stabbed in the same incident remains in hospital. Three people were arrested near the scene, but two have been released with no further action being taken against them. The third person is on bail pending further inquiries.

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