Idowu Philips
| Idowu Philips | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1942 Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Iya Rainbow |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Nurse, film actress |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Religion | Christianity[1] |
| Spouse(s) |
Hubert Ogunde (m. 1960; his death 1990) |
Idowu Philips (born 1942) popularly known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress and wife of the late Nigerian playwright, Hubert Ogunde[2]
Early life and career
She was born in 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State southwestern Nigeria.[3] Her stage name Iya Rainbow stems from "Osumare" (meaning Rainbow in British English), the name of the theatre group of her late husband, Sir Hubert Ogunde who died in 1990.[4] She worked as a certified nurse in General hospitals in Nigeria for several years and occasionally acted in theatre. She ventured into full-time acting after her husband passed away.[5] She has featured in several Nigerian films including Apaadi, Eru, and Aje ni iya mi among others.[6]
Selected filmography
- Apaadi
- Eru
- Aje ni iya mi
References
- ↑ "Gbenga Adeboye Bought My First Car For Me -Idowu Philips (Mama Rainbow)". Society Reel News. August 20, 2013. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "My late husband's friend wanted sex-Iya Rainbow". The Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ "My father was a prophet –Iya Rainbow". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ "Veteran actress IYA RAINBOW unveils what she wants to leave for posterity". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ "Idowu Phillips: Biography & Life History". Naija Gists.
- ↑ "Suitors ran away when they saw my children –Iya Rainbow". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 20 January 2015.