Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer Talay Riley stabbed to death

Author: AyobamiPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & LawCulture & Entertainment

Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer Talay Riley stabbed to death

Talay Riley, a Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer and songwriter, was stabbed to death in East London. The attack occurred around 9 a.m. Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown. Emergency services responded but could not save the 35-year-old. A murder investigation has been launched by police.

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