Stormzy performs at Etihad Park - in pictures

  • British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The rapper returned to the UAE 17 months after a set at the Redfest DXB festival in Dubai.
    The rapper returned to the UAE 17 months after a set at the Redfest DXB festival in Dubai.
  • Tthe British grime rapper headlined the second of the four Abu Dhabi F1 after-race concerts at Etihad Park.
    Tthe British grime rapper headlined the second of the four Abu Dhabi F1 after-race concerts at Etihad Park.
  • 'It has been a long time since I have been on stage like this … let's make this a great memory for us with dance, vibes and energy,' Stormzy said.
    'It has been a long time since I have been on stage like this … let's make this a great memory for us with dance, vibes and energy,' Stormzy said.
  • Fans cheer as Stormzy performs a series of hits.
    Fans cheer as Stormzy performs a series of hits.
  • 'I have been looking for this show for so long,' the rapper told fans.
    'I have been looking for this show for so long,' the rapper told fans.
  • British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
  • Fans of British rapper Stormzy enjoy a concert at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    Fans of British rapper Stormzy enjoy a concert at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
  • While his trademark ferocious energy may have seemed a little tempered, there was no doubt about the genuine enthusiasm exhibited on stage.
    While his trademark ferocious energy may have seemed a little tempered, there was no doubt about the genuine enthusiasm exhibited on stage.
  • British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
  • Fans of British rapper Stormzy cheer him on at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    Fans of British rapper Stormzy cheer him on at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
  • British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
  • Audience members wearing masks cheer during the rapper's performance.
    Audience members wearing masks cheer during the rapper's performance.
  • British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
  • In was clear at the concert that Stormzy is happy to be back at work.
    In was clear at the concert that Stormzy is happy to be back at work.
  • British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
  • Stormzy pounced on stage to the imperial-sounding horn blasts of opener 'Big Michael'.
    Stormzy pounced on stage to the imperial-sounding horn blasts of opener 'Big Michael'.
  • British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
    British rapper Stormzy performs at Etihad Park, Yas Island.