{"id":6988,"date":"2026-01-10T10:43:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T10:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isokovibe.com.ng\/blog\/?p=6988"},"modified":"2026-01-10T10:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T10:43:59","slug":"dave-releases-raindance-video-featuring-tems-shot-in-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isokovibe.com.ng\/blog\/dave-releases-raindance-video-featuring-tems-shot-in-lagos\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Releases &#8216;Raindance&#8217; Video Featuring Tems Shot in Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>British rapper Dave has released the official music video for &#8220;Raindance&#8221; featuring Nigerian superstar Tems. The video was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and dropped on January 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The release comes from Dave&#8217;s latest album &#8220;The Boy Who Played the Harp,&#8221; where &#8220;Raindance&#8221; appears as the fifth track. This collaboration showcases the growing partnership between UK and Nigerian artists in the global music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dave - Raindance (ft. Tems)\" width=\"1240\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SOJpE1KMUbo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shot in Nigeria&#8217;s Entertainment Capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Filming the video in Lagos holds special meaning. Lagos is Africa&#8217;s entertainment hub and home to the booming Afrobeats industry. By shooting there, Dave honors Tems&#8217; Nigerian roots while celebrating the vibrant culture that has influenced global music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t the first time Dave and Tems have worked together on visuals. Dave previously appeared in Tems&#8217; music video for &#8220;Mine,&#8221; showing their genuine collaborative relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Massive Tour Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The video release builds momentum for Dave&#8217;s upcoming headline world tour, which kicks off next month. The tour has already sold over 215,000 tickets, including four sold out shows at London&#8217;s O2 Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The O2 shows alone represent 80,000 tickets, demonstrating Dave&#8217;s massive fanbase in his home city. The world tour will take him across multiple continents over the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Album Features Top Collaborators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Boy Who Played the Harp&#8221; includes collaborations with James Blake (on two tracks), Kano, and Jim Legxacy alongside Tems. The 10 track album showcases Dave&#8217;s artistic range and willingness to blend different musical styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete tracklist is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History (ft. James Blake)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>175 Months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Weapons (ft. Jim Legxacy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chapter 16 (ft. Kano)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raindance (ft. Tems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selfish (ft. 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