Idowu Philips

Idowu Philipspronunciationⓘ (born 16 October 1942), popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress.[2][3][4]

Not to be confused with Phillips Idowu.
Idowu Philips
Born16 October 1942 (1942-10-16) (age 81)
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
Other namesIya Rainbow
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation(s)Healthcare Assistant, film actress
Years active1965-present
Children5[1]

Early life and career

Idowu Philips was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria.[5] She attended African Methodist School and Anglican Modern School for her primary and secondary education.[6] 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.[7] 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).[8] Idowu has five children.[1]

Endorsement

Idowu Philips is a brand ambassador for Airtel,a telecommunication company.[9] Idowu Philip is also an ambassador for Yotomi Golden Estate, a low cost housing estate project, initiated by the late movie mogul Alade Aromire.[10]

Filmography
  • 1990- Yemi My Love
  • 1994?- Abortion: A Yoruba Story
  • 1994?- Binuseri
  • 1994?- Ekundayo
  • 1994- Esan-nbo
  • 1994- Isedale (Tradition)
  • 1995- Adegbesan
  • 1995?- Agbelebu
  • 1995- At Last (Ni Igbeyin)
  • 1995- Ayo the Queen
  • 1995?- Boseyekori
  • 1995- Doctor
  • 1995- Dr Brown
  • 1995- Eni Bi Okan
  • 1995- Eran Iya (Scape Goat)
  • 1995?- Ewo-Lewo
  • 1995- Gogongo (Wind Pipe)
  • 1996- Agbekele
  • 1996- Anifowose
  • 1996- Binta My Daughter
  • 1996- Ofin (Law)
  • 1997- Adopted Child (Omo Agbato)
  • 1997- Awofele
  • 1997- Back to Africa
  • 1997- Broken Melody (Ipinya)
  • 1997- Double Marriage
  • 1997?- Fake Dollars
  • 1997- Ha! Obin Rin
  • 1998?- Ano (In-Law)
  • 1998?- The Blackmarket (Oja Okunrun)
  • 1998?- Emi-Kan ₦1000.00
  • 1998?- Eree Ife (Wages of Love)
  • 1998?- Ikilo
  • 1998?- Odidandan (It's Compulsory)
  • 1998- Oju Mewa
  • 1998?- Temidayo
  • 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
  • 2005?- Okinnikange
  • 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
  • 2021- Becoming Abi

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. "Mama Rainbow adopts Lateef Adedimeji on 36th birthday". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  5. "My father was a prophet –Iya Rainbow". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  6. "IDOWU PHILIPS ( IYA RAINBOW )". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  7. "Veteran actress IYA RAINBOW unveils what she wants to leave for posterity". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  8. "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.
  9. "7 Things To Know About Iya Rainbow". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  10. "Iya Rainbow exclusive: 'My late husband used to slap me' | Encomium Magazine". Retrieved 2021-03-31.
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