Review: Nicki Minaj’s ‘Barbie-Pink’ show at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena- it was 'completely electrifying’

The city of Birmingham was buzzing with anticipation for Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2 tour’ concert at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena on Sunday, May 26.

Fans were dressed in vibrant hues of pink, eagerly anticipating the performance of the rap queen.

The atmosphere was charged with a mix of tension and excitement due to recent events; Nicki Minaj had been arrested in Amsterdam, just 24 hours before, leading to the cancellation of her Manchester concert. 

This left many wondering if the Birmingham event would face a similar fate.

However, the evening of the concert arrived, and the energy in the air was palpable.

DJ Boof was at the helm, tasked with warming up the crowd from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and the venue was abuzz with activity.

The beats reverberated through the venue, setting the stage for what was to be an unforgettable night.

As the clock ticked past 9:00 PM, whispers and speculations turned into a collective sense of wonder—would she make it?

The crowd began to chant her name in unison.

Running just 18 minutes behind schedule, the rapper made a grand entrance on stage, donning a dazzling gold corset paired with a white skirt.

The arena burst into cheers as Nicki Minaj took to the stage  instantly removing all doubts and tensions.

To set off the crowd, she kicked off with a performance of “I’m The Best.”

There she stood, in all her glory, ready to give her fans the show they had been waiting for.

The concert was nothing short of spectacular, with Nicki Minaj delivering hit after hit, her dynamic presence electrifying the crowd.

She performed tracks exclusively for Birmingham, songs she hadn't presented in the US or at any other stop on her world tour, including "Crocodile Teeth," "Hold Yuh," and "Turn Me On."

This gesture was a tribute to the bond and gratitude she holds for her fans, evidenced by her remixing her song “Save Me” into “Birmingham, won’t you save me?”—a touching nod to her incident in Amsterdam.

Her rapid costume changes were a spectacle in themselves, each aligning with the thematic journey of her music through the years.

Whenever an animated video of Nicki Minaj graced the screen, the audience knew it signalled a outfit change and a fresh rendition of her songs. 

The animation was as entertaining as it was clever, featuring a humorous voiceover by Nicki in a British accent.

As the night drew to a close—the concert was a triumph.

With "The Night Is Still Young" song  resonating through the venue, Nicki interacted with her fans in a personal touch, even humorously snatching the microphone back from a fan who sang the bridge, off-key. 

She engaged with multiple fans, asking about their origins, further solidifying the intimate connection with her Birmingham audience. 

In a heart-warming turn of events, one lucky fan's night was made even more memorable when Nicki Minaj awarded them $1,000 for flawlessly rapping her verse from the song "Bang Bang"

She ended the concert at 11:00pm with the song “Everybody” and deeply thanked everyone for attending the concert, despite recent odds. 

Nicki Minaj had not only met but exceeded expectations, providing an experience that would be etched in the memories of those present for years to come. 

It was a night where music, fashion, and fan devotion came together in a perfect symphony, proving once again why Nicki Minaj remains at the pinnacle of the music world.

You can see Nicki Minaj on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour at Manchester, London, and Glasgow. Tickets can be found on Ticketmaster.