Nigerian singer Tems just flipped the script on the Official UK Singles Chart by becoming the first African female artist to reach Number One with her collaboration Raindance alongside British rapper Dave. The track climbed steadily over weeks before finally grabbing the top spot, marking a massive milestone for Afrobeats and for women from the continent taking over global stages.

Raindance is more than a hit. It is a cultural moment that makes clear Afrobeats is not just a regional sound but a global force shaping mainstream tastes. Dave’s introspective UK rap blends with Tems’ soulful, rich voice in a way that feels effortless yet powerful, proving that fusion across borders is where the most exciting music lives today.

Long before Raindance hit Number One, she was already building a resume that reads like a global takeover blueprint. Her vocals on Wait For U with Future and Drake helped her become the first African female artist to surpass one billion Spotify streams, hitting a huge streaming milestone that few artists worldwide have seen. She also took home a Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance with Love Me JeJe, showing critics and fans that her artistry is more than hype.

If you have been sleeping on Tems you might want to wake up. She represents a new generation of African artists who do not just collaborate with global stars but stand beside them on the charts, on award stages, and in the cultural conversation. This Number One in the UK is not an outlier. It is a sign of the times. Tems is not following footsteps. She is making history.