Nigerian-British singer Talay Riley was stabbed to death in London

Nigerian-British Grammy-winning singer, Mark Olayinka, aka Talay Riley, died following a fatal stabbing incident in Silvertown, East London, on Friday.

The tragic incident occurred at around 09.00 on Pankhurst Avenue.

Emergency responders found the 35-year-old man with serious stab wounds in a nearby park on Rayleigh Road, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Talay’s death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on the Instagram account @Queencleo.

The family described the singer’s death as “a great sadness.”

Throughout his career, he wrote and contributed to chart-topping hits for major international artists, including Chipmunk’s UK number one single “Oopsy Daisy” and songs for Dua Lipa, Usher, and Britney Spears.

Talay’s death sparked an outpouring of tributes around the world as the family remembered him not only for his professional achievements, but also for his character.

Famous singers, including Stormzy, wrote in the comments section, “Sorry guys.”