By Greg Cochrane Newsbeat music reporter The star got up close and personal with the 50,000-strong audience

Rihanna has wrapped up BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend with a headline performance which featured a stage design inspired by ancient Egypt, spectacular fireworks and a guest performance from Jay-Z.

Beyonce, Jessie J and Tinie Tempah were among 50,000 fans to watch the Bajan star's 65-minute set close a weekend of live music at Hackney Marshes.

It climaxed with Jay-Z reciprocating Rihanna's cameo during his headline slot on Saturday, as he joined her for an encore of Run This Town, Talk That Talk and Umbrella.

Speaking from the stage, shortly before finishing, Rihanna said: "This is history in the making."

More than 100 artists had already performed across six stages over the two-day event but the We Found Love singer had saved the most eye-catching for last.

Rihanna closes Radio 1's Hackney Weekend

The 24-year-old, wearing a black leather jacket, white T-shirt and cut-off tights, took to the main stage as the sun set against the backdrop of London's Olympic Park.

The stage set itself was an impressive construction - inspired by ancient Egypt it featured a pyramid-shaped video screen, a glittering sphinx, banners scrawled with hieroglyphics and a rotating gold throne decorated with Rihanna's name.

Her performance began at a frenetic pace, opening with Only Girl In The World before moving onto Disturbia, S&M, Cockiness and Birthday Cake.

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