5 memorable movies starring Iya Rainbow

Widely referred to as Iya Rainbow, this Nollywood actress, popular for her roles in Yoruba movies, is 76 today, Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Her ability to succinctly interpret her characters in movies have not only endeared her to fans but has also made her one of the enviable veterans.

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Phillips, whose late husband was Ayanfemi Augustine Oroniyi Phillips introduced her to acting, adopted the name Mama Rainbow - The Rainbow woman - after the death of her husband in 1984.

Her late husband was known as Baba Osumare for being the founder of a theatre group, Osumare Theatre Group.

She is currently a brand ambassador for Airtel, one of the leading telcos in Nigeria.

In commemoration of Mama Rainbow's birthday, here are five movies starring the popular Yoruba actress.

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Opa Eyin

Mama Rainbow stars in this classic movie alongside Yomi Fash Lanso, Muyiwa Ademola, Mama Rainbow and Fathia Balogun.

Meet The In-Laws

Mama Rainbow tackles Ngozi Nwosu in this short web series powered by Airtel starring Lateef Adedimeji.

Ote Adaye Ba

This Yoruba movie classic stars Mama Rainbow alongside Fatai Odua aka Lalude, Oyin Adekola Olawuyin, Alapini Osa, and many more.

Eye Awo

Eye Awo is a Yoruba Movie set in decades back with teachings of the Yoruba tradition. The movie stars Mama Rainbow with Lere Paimo, Peter Fatomilola, Ade Ajiboye, Grace Oyin Adejobi, Sokoti, Alapinni, Rasaq Adewale, Ganiu Nafiu and Yinka Quadir.

Iga Oba

Iga Oba is an Yoruba movie that features Mama Rainbow, Toyin Afolayan, Funsho Adeolu, Lere Paimo, Yemi Awomodu and others.