Idowu Philips popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress . She has been widelty recognised for how well she has executed her roles in numerous Nollywood movies in years past. Top Nollywood actors have today have learnt a great deal from the verteran actress. no doubt she will be forever known as one of Nollywood finest to have ever graced the industry.
Iya Rainbow Biography
She was born at Ogun State a city of Ijebu Ode, southwestern Nigeria. Her stage name “Iya Rainbow” originates from “Osumare” (which means “rainbow” in English), it’s the name of the theatre group of Sir Hubert Ogunde, who gave up the Ghost in the year 1990. She worked as a licensed nurse most general hospitals in Nigeria for several years and infrequently 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 movie industry Sir Herbert Ogunde. She has starred in many Nigerian films, including Apaadi, Eru, and Aje ni iya mi and many others.
| Iya Rainbow Profile |
| Real Name: Idowu Philips |
| Date of Birth: 16th of October 1942 (81 years) |
| Place of Birth: Ijebu Ode |
| State of Origin Ogun State |
| Nationality: Nigerian |
| Marital Status: Single (Complicated) |
| Occupation: Actress |
| Net Worth $450, 000 |
Idowu Philips did her primary and secondary at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. This is probably on of the reasons why she speaks Yoruba so accurately .
After successful completion of her primary and secondary education, she got admission to study at a school of nursing . She later graduated as a licensed nurse and practiced it for 20 years before venturing into full-time acting.
Iya Rainbow’s Husband
Idowu Philips is currently blessed with 5 children from her late husband Augustine Ayanfemi Phillips. Unlike most Nollywood actresses, Mama Rainbow chose never to remarry even after over 35 years pf her husband leaving the world .
In an interview Punch, she stated that she wan’t curious about re-marrying because her husband closed her heart with a padlock and went away with the key.
She also said that she doesn’t trust the lads of nowadays days. She narrated the story of a person that wanted to marry her but ran away after seeing her five kids.
The veteran actress is the mother to Femi who is into acting as well.. She returned to Nigeria in 2017 to protect and feature in a documentary that her UK based son, Femi Philip shot on Mose Orimolade, the founding father of Cherubim and Seraphim.
Iya Rainbow’s Daughter
Veteran Yoruba movie actress, Mrs. Idowu Phillips popularly referred to as Iya Rainbow, has lost one of her daughters on Thursday, January 14, 2015. Lola’s death is claimed to be associated with Complications that resulted from stomach ulcer.
Omolola, who lives around Idowu Abiodun in Berger reportedly complained of chronic ulcer but eventually gave up the ghost after she was rushed to Made Hospital in Berger yesterday evening. The deceased was said to have intended to visit the United State for medical treatment before the sad occurrence.
Friends and family were seen consoling Iya Rainbow at the hospital as she broke down profusely in tears.
Omolola’s husband who is popularly referred to as Osbond said that the deceased, Omolola was alleged to visit the us by end of the month January on a visit.
Iya Rainbow Movies
The Nollywood Veteran have starred in numerous Nollywood movies which have been listed below but just a few to mention;
- Back to Africa (1997)
- Lagidigba (2000)
- Jesu Mushin (2002)
- Irepodun (2002)
- Eyin Ogongo (2002)
- N150 Million (2003)
- Ìfé òtító (2003)
- Fila Daddy (2003)
- Arewa okunrin (2003)
- Omo oku òrun (2003)
- Okun ife (2003)
- Okun ife 2 (2004)
- Okan soso (2004)
- Okan soso 2 (2004)
- Ògìdán (2004)
- Ògìdán 2 (2004)
- 2006- Abeni (2006)
- Odun baku (2006)
- Mewa n sele (2006)
- Èebúdolá tèmi (2006)
- Agbefo (2006)
- Agbefo 2 (2006)
- Orita Ipinya (2007)
- Olugbare (2007)
- Olóri (2007)
- Maku (2007)
- Kootu olohun (2007)
- Kilebi olorun (2007)
- Taiwo Taiwo (2008)
- aiwo Taiwo 2 (2008)
- Itakun ola (2008)
- Ìkúnlè kèsán (2008)
- Ikilo agba (2008)
- Igba ewa (2008)
- Aje metta (2008)
- Aje metta 2 (2008)
- Ìpèsè (2009)
- Ìdàmu eléwòn (2009)
- Elewon (2009)
- Akoto olokada (2009)
- Akoto olokada 2 (2009)
- Bolaji (2018)
- Sugar Rush (2019)
How Old is Iya Rainbow?
Actress Idowu Philips was born on the 16th of October 1942. The Nollywood star is currently 81 years old. She celebrated widely with family, friends colleagues and fans nationwide.
Iya Rainbow’s Net Worth (2024) – $ 450,000
The veteran actress is one of the most influential in Nigeria with an estimated Net-worth of about $450,000 USD and with a number of exceptional eye catching movies that have received enormous sales.
Actress Idowu Philips is one of the few Nigerian actresses that have left her foot print already in the Nigerian film industry, considering how influential she has been in recent years. Having said all of these, Actress Idowu Philips’s personal life, career and so many other achievements in the past has made her so famous that she is widely known.
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