ABU DHABI: The UAE’s Yasalam After-Race Concert at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is back. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @arabnews.lifestyle The three-day much-anticipated event kicked off on Thursday with British rapper Dave and US singer Usher hitting the stage to meet their fans in the Middle East. Dave performed first. He sang some of his most famous hits, including “Wanna Know,” “Clash” and “Professor X.” The fans sang along with the star as they snapped pictures and videos of the British music sensation. Usher was the second singer in the lineup. The star, who opted for a monochrome beige look, performed “I Don’t Know,” “Love in This Club” and “You Don’t Have to Call.” The Yasalam After-Race Concert lineup includes hip hop trio Swedish House Mafia — performing on Friday, Grammy Award-winning US artist Kendrick Lamar — performing on Saturday, and Hall of Fame legends Def Leppard — performing on Sunday. Dave’s 2019 debut album “Psychodrama” was met with critical acclaim, winning the prestigious Mercury Prize and named “Album of the Year” at the BRIT Awards. The British producer, musician and songwriter has also collaborated with Drake and AJ Tracey. Diamond-selling megastar, actor and dancer Usher has eight Grammy Awards to his name, was Billboard’s No. 1 Hot 100 Artist and No. 2 most successful artist of the 2000s, and according to the Recording Industry Association of America is one of the best-selling artists in American music history.