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9 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Madonna wowed a packed audiencewith a characteristically mesmerising performance in the DuArena on Yas Island HerMadge-esty T here are stars, there are superstars, there are megastars – and then there’s Madonna. Ever since she burst onto the scene in the eighties, Madonna’s unrivalled charisma has wowed audiences across the world. The singer’s searing talent is undisputed, and it’s borne out by the astonishing level of success she has experienced – some might say tirelessly driven – throughout her career. ‘Madge’ has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, and holds the Guinness World Record for being the top- selling female recording artist of all time. She has released twelve studio albums, many of which are multi-platinum selling, and continues to tour to packed arenas across the globe. Few people can rival Madonna’s impact on music over the past few decades – but she is much, much more than simply a musician and dancer. Madonna’s acting has been critically acclaimed – she was praised for her role in Desperately Seeking Susan in 1985 and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Motion PictureMusical or Comedy for Evita in 1996. A polymath, Madonna has also turned her hand to fashion design and film direction. She has penned books for children and thrived in the world of business.