Nollywood stars have taken to Instagram to celebrate veteran actress Mama Rainbow, who turned 82 today, October 16th.
The beloved actress shared her joy with fans by posting several birthday photos on her Instagram page, expressing gratitude to God for blessing her with another year of life.
In one of her posts, Mama Rainbow, whose real name is Idowu Philips, thanked her Maker for the milestone.
+1 today, I am now 82 years old today. Thank you, DADDY,” she wrote, alongside a stunning birthday photo.
The actress shared another heartfelt message, stating that turning 82 marks not the end, but a new beginning filled with wisdom from her eight decades of life.
Turning 82 doesn’t mean the end of anything. It means the beginning of another year with a full eight decades of wisdom. I’m still your baby, family,” she wrote, highlighting her continued vitality and spirit.
In a third post, written in Yoruba, Mama Rainbow expressed deep appreciation to God for His mercy and love, noting how He has carried her through life’s challenges and filled her days with joy. She prayed for continued peace and good health in the years to come.
Nollywood stars, colleagues, and fans flooded her comment section with heartfelt birthday wishes and tributes, celebrating her remarkable legacy in the film industry.
Portable’s baby mama, Ashabi, wrote, “Happy birthday to you, grandma. More good years in good health and peace, ma.”
Joke Jigan commented, “Happy birthday Iya Dada.”
Adekola Tijani wrote, “Your new age with grace! In Sha Allah.”
Mide Martins shared a touching tribute, calling Mama Rainbow a living legend, role model, and a great mother to many.
GRACE UPON GRACE!!! Happy Birthday To Our LIVING LEGEND!!! A Veteran!! An Icon!! Role Model, Great Mother To Us All, Abiamo Tooto. Mama Rainbow @mamarainbowofficial … I Celebrate You, Grandma. Thank You For Inspiring Many Of Us. May The Rest Of Your Years Be Blessed With Everything You Wish For. Enjoy Your Day Maami AGBA,” Mide wrote.
Femi Adebayo also expressed his appreciation for the veteran actress, thanking her for her unwavering support and encouragement throughout the years.
Happy Birthday Ma @mamarainbowofficial, A’seyi sa m’odun oo. Wishing you a new year of comfort and abundance. Thank you for always being supportive and encouraging through the years. Eepe fun wa ma. May this new year mark a new level of greatness for you in all your endeavors. Do have a memorable celebration ma,” Femi wrote.
Mama Rainbow, who has graced screens for decades, continues to be a cherished figure in Nollywood. Her contributions to the industry, as well as her influence on younger generations of actors, have earned her respect and admiration from fans and colleagues alike.
As Mama Rainbow marks her 82nd birthday, Nollywood and her fans continue to celebrate her legacy, wishing her many more years filled with joy, health, and peace.
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