Omar Christopher Lye-Fook MBE (born 14 October 1968), known professionally as Omar, is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He grew up in Canterbury, Kent, and learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano and percussion.

"Do drop off a copy of your new album when it's finished!" Omar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced in the last 40 years.

Omar Lye-Fook. 20,376 likes · 46 talking about this. New album Out Now on bandcamp The Anthology.

50K Followers, 4,305 Following, 2,188 Posts - Omar Lyefook MBE (@omar_lyefook) on Instagram: "Musician, Actor, singer, composer, producer, for 40 years https://orcd.co/canwegoout"

The musical history of British soul pioneer Omar is renowned – the Lyefook family has musical talent embedded deep in their DNA, Omars’ father Byron worked as a studio musician and drummer with Bob Marley, Horace Andy and even The Rolling Stones.

Omar was born on 14 October 1968 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Jack & Sarah (1995), Second Coming (2014) and Soul Food (1997).

Impressive Collective & BBE Music announce 'Brighter The Days' – the 9th studio album by Omar - the world renowned UK soul star. This new album continues Omar's long-standing collaboration with Impressive Collective’s Greg Boraman, which began in 2013 on Freestyle Records with the critically acclaimed 'The Man' album and continued with 'Love In Beats' and 'The Omar …

5 days ago · Omar is back, with the first single from his forthcoming studio album, the 9th in his legendary career! Both box fresh and yet classic Omar, “Can We Go Out?” includes the world renowned UK soul star’s trademark vocals skills and unique, individual touches.

Jan 31, 2020 · Omar Christopher Lye-Fook MBE, known professionally as Omar, is a British soul singer, songwriter and musician. Omar grew up in Canterbury, Kent.

"When I grow up, I wanna be like Omar" Stevie Wonder "Another brilliant album from the UK's #1" Gilles Peterson "His importance as an artist within soul music cannot be understated" BBC. The Albums. Colloborations. Latest News. Omar joins the cast of Eastenders