Omar Lye-Fook

Career Following his first two single releases, "Mr Postman" (1985) and "You and Me" (1988) featuring backing vocals from Caron Wheeler, Omar released his debut album, There's Nothing Like This, in 1990. Initially released on his father's record label, Kongo Records, it entered the UK Albums Chart, peaking at No. 54. In 2006, the Urban Music Awards presented Omar with the Best Neo Soul Act and Outstanding Achievement Awards. During July and August 2015, Omar appeared as part of the house band in the BBC Two comedy series The Javone Prince Show. In June 2017, Omar was one of the "Artists for Grenfell" who performed the number-one charity single "Bridge over Troubled Water", in aid of victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

In January 2022, Omar contributed vocals to Berlin-based artist Le Commandant Couche-Tôt's track "L'été indien". In 2022, Omar was cast in the role of Avery Baker in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Personal life Omar is sometimes credited as Omar Hammer. His birth father's surname is Lye-Fook, while his stepfather's surname is Hammer.

Discography Albums YearTitleUK —UIM Music2025"Nights Like This" (with Donae'o, Lemar and the House Gospel Choir)