Idowu Philips Explained
Idowu Philips should not be confused with Phillips Idowu.
Idowu Philips (born 16 October 1942), popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress.[1] [2] [3] She was honoured with the Industry Merit Awards alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).[4] [5]
Early life and career
Idowu Philips was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria.[6] She attended African Methodist School and Anglican Modern School for her primary and secondary education.[7] 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.[8] 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.She has featured in several Nigerian films, including Apaadi, Eru and Aje ni iya mi among others).[9] Idowu has five children.[10]
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]
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
- 2010- Edaa
- 2018- Oga Bolaji
- 2019- Sugar Rush
- 2021- Becoming Abi
- 2022- Madami
Notes and References
- Web site: My late husband's friend wanted sex-Iya Rainbow. The Nigerian Tribune. 20 January 2015.
- News: Veteran actress, Iya Rainbow celebrates 75th birthday and 50 years acting career. The Vanguard. November 21, 2017. December 29, 2017.
- Web site: Mama Rainbow adopts Lateef Adedimeji on 36th birthday . 2022-02-26 . thenationonlineng.net.
- Web site: Onikoyi . Ayo . AMVCA 10: Africa Magic celebrates winners of 10th Edition Awards . Vanguard News . 12 May 2024 . 12 May 2024.
- Web site: Abulude . Samuel . AMVCA10: Africa Magic Celebrates 2024 Award Winners . Leadership News . 11 May 2024 . 12 May 2024.
- Web site: My father was a prophet –Iya Rainbow. Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. 20 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150120122123/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/04/my-father-was-a-prophet-iya-rainbow/. 20 January 2015. dead.
- Web site: IDOWU PHILIPS (IYA RAINBOW). 2021-04-01. Modern Ghana. en.
- Web site: Veteran actress IYA RAINBOW unveils what she wants to leave for posterity. Encomium Magazine. 20 January 2015.
- Web site: Suitors ran away when they saw my children –Iya Rainbow. The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. 20 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150120090640/http://www.punchng.com/feature/life-times/suitors-ran-away-when-they-saw-my-children-iya-rainbow/. 20 January 2015. dead.
- Web site: Idowu Phillips, Mama Rainbow, Biography, Profile and Life History. 1 October 2012. NaijaGists. 11 February 2015.
- Web site: 2019-11-07. 7 Things To Know About Iya Rainbow. 2021-03-31. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.
- Web site: Iya Rainbow exclusive: 'My late husband used to slap me' Encomium Magazine. 2021-03-31. en-US.