By Ayomide Otitoju
Veteran Nollywood actress Idowu Phillips, widely known as Mama Rainbow, is being showered with love and tributes as she turns 82 today, October 16. Fans, colleagues, and well-wishers have taken to social media to celebrate the iconic actress, who expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone.
Mama Rainbow shared stunning birthday photos on her Instagram, thanking God for the gift of life and the wisdom that comes with age. “+1 today, I am now 82 years. Thank you, Daddy. Turning 82 doesn’t mean the end of anything, but the beginning of another year with a full eight decades of wisdom. I’m still your baby,” she wrote with joy.
In another post written in Yoruba, she praised God for His mercy, love, and the blessings He has bestowed upon her over the years.
Fellow actors and actresses, including Femi Adebayo and Mide Martins, joined in celebrating the beloved actress. Mide Martins, in her tribute, referred to Mama Rainbow as a “living legend” and prayed for continued grace upon her life. “Grace upon grace!!! Happy birthday to our living legend!!! A veteran, an icon, a role model, and a great mother to us all,” she wrote.
Femi Adebayo also appreciated the veteran for her support over the years. “Happy Birthday Ma @mamarainbowofficial, wishing you comfort and abundance in the new year. Thank you for always being supportive and encouraging,” Adebayo posted.
Other Nollywood stars such as Bimpe Akintunde, Esther Kalejaye, Joke Silva, and Damola Olatunji also sent their heartfelt birthday wishes, celebrating Mama Rainbow’s contribution to the film industry and her enduring legacy as a matriarch and role model to many.
As tributes continue to flood in, Mama Rainbow’s influence and impact on the Nigerian entertainment scene are being celebrated with love and admiration from both fans and industry colleagues.
