Nigerian artist Talay Riley dies after being stabbed in London

Talay Riley, a 35-year-old British-Nigerian singer-songwriter known for collaborations with Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, and Zendaya, died after being stabbed on June 5, 2026, in Silvertown, London. His body was found in a garden on Rayleigh Road. Three people were arrested: a 27-year-old man released on bail, a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman released without charges. He co-wrote 'Lights On' for H.E.R., which won a Grammy in 2019.