Idowu Philips

Idowu Philips (born 16 October 1942), popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress .[2][3]

Not to be confused with Phillips Idowu.
Idowu Philips
Born16 October 1942 (1942-10-16) (age 77)
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
Other namesIya Rainbow
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationNurse, film actress
Years active1965-present
Children5[1]

Early life and career

She was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria.[4] 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.[5] She worked as a certified nurse in general hospitals in Nigeria for several years and occasionally acted in theatre. She 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.[6] She has five children.[1]

Filmography
  • 1997- Back to Africa
  • 2000- Lagidigba
  • 2002- Jesu Mushin
  • 2002- Irepodun
  • 2002- Eyin Ogongo
  • 2003- N150 Million
  • 2003- Ìfé òtító
  • 2003- Fila Daddy
  • 2003- Arewa okunrin
  • 2003- Omo oku òrun
  • 2003- Okun ife
  • 2004- Okun ife 2
  • 2004- Okan soso
  • 2004- Okan soso 2
  • 2004- Ògìdán
  • 2004- Ògìdán 2
  • 2006- Abeni
  • 2006- Odun baku
  • 2006- Mewa n sele
  • 2006- Èebúdolá tèmi
  • 2006- Agbefo
  • 2006- Agbefo 2
  • 2007- Orita Ipinya
  • 2007- Olugbare
  • 2007- Olóri
  • 2007- Maku
  • 2007- Kootu olohun
  • 2007- Kilebi olorun
  • 2008- Taiwo Taiwo
  • 2008- Taiwo Taiwo 2
  • 2008- Itakun ola
  • 2008- Ìkúnlè kèsán
  • 2008- Ikilo agba
  • 2008- Igba ewa
  • 2008- Aje metta
  • 2008- Aje metta 2
  • 2009- Ìpèsè
  • 2009- Ìdàmu eléwòn
  • 2009- Elewon
  • 2009- Akoto olokada
  • 2009- Akoto olokada 2
  • 2018- Oga Bolaji
  • 2019- Sugar Rush
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References
  1. "Idowu Phillips, Mama Rainbow, Biography, Profile and Life History". NaijaGists. 1 October 2012. 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". The Vanguard. November 21, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. "My father was a prophet –Iya Rainbow". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  5. "Veteran actress IYA RAINBOW unveils what she wants to leave for posterity". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  6. "Suitors ran away when they saw my children –Iya Rainbow". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
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