Biography
Iya Rainbow was born on 16th of October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, in Ogun State. She got her stage name “Iya Rainbow” meaning “Osumare” in Yoruba from the name of the theatre group of Sir Hubert Ogunde, who died in 1990. She studied at Ijebu Ode Ogun State for both her primary and secondary school education. After completing her high school education, she enrolled in a nursing school. Later on, she graduated as a certified nurse and practiced nursing for 20 years, worked as a healthcare assistant in general hospitals in Nigeria for several years and occasionally acted in theatre.
She went fully into acting after the demise of her husband, Augustine Ayanfemi Phillips , who worked closely with the late patriarch of Nigerian Film Industry Sir Herbert Ogunde. She was 45 years as at that time. She has featured in several Nigerian films, including Apaadi, Eru, and Aje ni iya mi among others.
Education
Idowu had her elementary education at African Methodist School before heading to Anglican Modern School for her secondary education.
She then proceeded to be trained as a nurse afterwards.
Early life and career
She was born on 16 October 1942 at Ijebu Ode, a city in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. 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. 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 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. She has five children.
Idowu Philips Age
Idowu Philips is 80 years old.
Idowu Philips Personal Life
Madam Idowu was married to Sir Hubert Ogunde from 1960 until his death in 1990. They have 5 children including Sola Osborne, and Femi Philips. Having refused to remarry, she chose to focus on taking care of her children.
Filmography
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
1990- Yemi my Lover
1997- Back to Africa
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
2006- Abeni
2006- Odun baku
2006- Mewa n sele
2006- Èebúdolá tèmi
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
Net worth
All these ventures have helped in raising her net worth. She is estimated to be worth $500,000 as of 2020.
