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Idowu Philips (born 16 October 1942), popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress. She was honoured with the Industry Merit Awards alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).




Early life and career


Idowu Philips was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria.
She attended African Methodist School and Anglican Modern School for her primary and secondary education. 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.
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). Idowu has five children.
Endorsement
Idowu Philips is a brand ambassador for Airtel, a telecommunication company. Idowu Philip is also an ambassador for Yotomi Golden Estate, a low cost housing estate project, initiated by the late movie mogul Alade Aromire.




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 - as Iya Kike
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 - as Iya Ijo
2006- Mewa n sele
2006- Èebúdolá tèmi - as Abebi
2006- Agbefo - as Mama Kolapo
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 - as Mama Olakanmi
2008- Aje metta 2
2009- Ìpèsè
2009- Ìdàmu eléwòn
2009- Elewon - as Iya Yomi
2009- Akoto olokada - as Iya Kunle
2009- Akoto olokada 2
2010- Edaa - as Mama Bolaji
2018- Oga Bolaji - as Mama Bolaji
2019- Sugar Rush
2021- Becoming Abi
2022- Madami - as Tolani's Mother




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Daftar pemeran Nigeria
• Idowu Philips
• Idowu
• List of Nigerian actors
• Gbenga Adeboye
• Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• Ijebu Ode
• Phillips Idowu
• 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
• Becoming Abi
• Oga Bolaji