By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
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Nigerian-born singer and Grammy-winning songwriter Mark Yinka Orabiyi, professionally known as Talay Riley, has died at the age of 35.
Local outlet Newham Recorder reported that the incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown. Emergency services were called to the scene and attempted to save the victim, but all efforts proved unsuccessful.
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A murder investigation has been launched by homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command.
Confirming the singer’s death in a statement, his family expressed “overwhelming sadness.”
The statement reads: “It is with overwhelming sadness that we confirm that Mark ‘Yinka’ Orabiyi professionally known as Talay Riley passed away yesterday morning.
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“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 thanked the public for the outpouring of love and support since the incident.
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Talay Riley rose to prominence as a talented singer and songwriter, contributing to major international hits and earning a Grammy Award for his work. His death has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian and global music community.
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