Idowu Philips

Not to be confused with Phillips Idowu.
Idowu Philips
Born16 October 1942 (1942-10-16) (age 82)
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
Other namesIya Rainbow
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation(s)Healthcare 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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference naija was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  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. ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (12 May 2024). "AMVCA 10: Africa Magic celebrates winners of 10th Edition Awards". Vanguard News. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  6. ^ Abulude, Samuel (11 May 2024). "AMVCA10: Africa Magic Celebrates 2024 Award Winners". Leadership News. Retrieved 12 May 2024.