Tributes for British-Nigerian musician Mark Orabiyi, better known by his stage name Talay Riley, who passed away on Friday in Silvertown, UK, from stab wounds, are still coming in.
The UK Metropolitan Police stated in a statement on Saturday that Mr. Orabiyi, 35, had been stabbed and was discovered by the police emergency team in the yard of a residence on Rayleigh Road.
“Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene,” the police said.
The police said “A man in his 20s who was also taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds, remains in hospital. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.”
According to the police, three people were arrested on Friday, June 5, on suspicion of murder.
They disclosed that a 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
It stated that after questioning, a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action.
Since his death was announced, eulogies have come from the family and fans of the late musician who had two albums titled, “Yinka, Vol. 1 in 2019 and “Going To California” in 2011.
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“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,” the Orabiyi family wrote.
Posting a video of one of the songs he featured in on Instagram, @blackbritishculture described Talay Riley as “one of the UK’s most respected songwriters and recording artists.”
He added, “He is perhaps best known for co-writing Chip’s UK number one hit “Oopsy Daisy” and the fan favourite “Look For Me,” on which he also featured.”
Anyone who might have CCTV or other footage from the morning of the incident that could assist our investigation.”
