Idowu Philips

Idowu Philips
Born16 October 1942 (1942-10-16) (age 83)
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Other nameIya Rainbow
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationsHealthcare Assistant, film actress
Years active1965-present
Children5[1]

Idowu Philipspronunciationⓘ (born 16 October 1942), popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress.[2][3][4] She was honoured with the Industry Merit Awards alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).[5][6]

Early life and career

Idowu Philips was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria.[7] She attended African Methodist School and Anglican Modern School for her primary and secondary education.[8] Her stage name "Iya Rainbow" stems from "Osumare" (meaning "rainbow" in British English), the name of the theatre group of Sir Hubert Ogunde, who died in 1990.[9] Idowu Philips worked as a healthcare assistant in general hospitals in Nigeria for several years and occasionally acted in theatre. Idowu ventured into full-time acting after the death of her husband - Augustine Ayanfemi Phillips (who worked closely with the late patriarch of Nigerian Film Industry Sir Herbert Ogunde.[1] She has featured in several Nigerian films, including Apaadi, Eru and Aje ni iya mi among others).[10] Idowu has five children.[1]

Endorsement

Idowu Philips is a brand ambassador for Airtel, a telecommunication company.[11] Idowu Philip is also an ambassador for Yotomi Golden Estate, a low cost housing estate project, initiated by the late movie mogul Alade Aromire.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Idowu Phillips, Mama Rainbow, Biography, Profile and Life History". NaijaGists. 1 October 2012. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "My late husband's friend wanted sex-Iya Rainbow". The Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Veteran actress, Iya Rainbow celebrates 75th birthday and 50 years acting career". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. November 21, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Mama Rainbow adopts Lateef Adedimeji on 36th birthday". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  5. ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo (12 May 2024). "AMVCA 10: Africa Magic celebrates winners of 10th Edition Awards". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  6. ↑ Abulude, Samuel (11 May 2024). "AMVCA10: Africa Magic Celebrates 2024 Award Winners". Leadership. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "My father was a prophet –Iya Rainbow". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "IDOWU PHILIPS ( IYA RAINBOW )". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  9. ↑ "Veteran actress IYA RAINBOW unveils what she wants to leave for posterity". Encomium Magazine. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  10. ↑ "Suitors ran away when they saw my children –Iya Rainbow". The Punch. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "7 Things To Know About Iya Rainbow". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 2019-11-07. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  12. ↑ "Iya Rainbow exclusive: 'My late husband used to slap me' | Encomium Magazine". Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
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