The global smash “Raindance” is showing no signs of slowing down. The collaboration between British rapper Dave and Nigerian singer Tems has reached a new peak of No. 53 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in its seventh week on the chart. The milestone marks the latest in a string of achievements for the track, which has become one of the defining hits of 2026.
The song’s steady climb up the charts reflects its growing crossover appeal and the expanding global footprint of Afrobeats-influenced pop music.
“Raindance” first entered the Billboard Hot 100 in early February at No. 89, marking Dave’s first-ever appearance on the chart and adding to Tems’ growing collection of Hot 100 entries. The track had already established itself as a powerhouse in the United Kingdom, where it spent two non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart, knocking Harry Styles’ “Aperture” from the top spot.
The viral momentum has been staggering. Dance challenges featuring the song have generated over 65.5 million clips globally, with total views exceeding 25 billion. In Thailand alone, creator content using “Raindance” has surpassed 100 million views. Dave and Tems performed the song live together for the first time at London’s O2 Arena on March 7, further cementing its status as a cultural moment.
For Tems, “Raindance” is just one piece of a landmark year. The Nigerian superstar has now earned three Billboard Hot 100 entries in 2026: “Raindance,” her solo track “What You Need,” and her feature on J. Cole’s “Bounce Road Blues” alongside Future. With eight career Hot 100 appearances, she now holds the record for the most Billboard entries by any African artist alongside Burna Boy.
The achievement underscores the Nigerian artist’s evolution from breakout star on Wizkid’s “Essence” to a consistent chart force capable of crossing genres and borders.
As “Raindance” continues to gain traction in its seventh week on the Hot 100, industry watchers are eyeing whether the track can crack the top 50. With streaming numbers remaining strong and the song’s viral moment showing no signs of fading, the momentum appears to be on Dave and Tems’ side.
