Omar Musa

Omar Musa (born 1984; Omar bin Musa) is a Malaysian-Australian author, poet, rapper, and visual artist. His novel Here Come the Dogs was longlisted for the 2015 Miles Franklin Award and the International Dublin Literary Award. In 2025, he released a second novel, Fierceland, that won the 2026 Miles Franklin Award. He is also known for his 2017 album and 2018 play, both titled Since Ali Died.