Idowu Philips, the veteran actress better known as Mama Rainbow, is set to celebrate her 83rd birthday and 60 years in the movie industry with a special tour across three countries.
The actress announced plans for her forthcoming celebrations via an Instagram post on Thursday.
She reflected on her six-decade journey, calling it remarkable and framing the upcoming celebration as more than a birthday.
She described it as a tribute to her legacy, her strength, and the joy she has shared with many.
To mark this dual milestone, the 82-year-old screen legend will embark on a tour across three nations: Egypt, the United States, and Canada.
This year, we are celebrating a very special occasion – 60 years on stage and my 83 years of life, filled with good health, love and blessings. To honor a remarkable journey, planned a beautiful trip beginning in Cairo and traveling through the United States all the way to Canada, she wrote.
This celebration is more than just a birthday, it is a tribute to her legacy, her strength and the joy she has shared with many people over the years. Every step of the journey reflects spirit vibrant, graceful and full of life.
May this milestone year be the beginning of even more wonderful moments, continued health and happiness for me. Amen.
While the announcement has generated much excitement, Mama Rainbow has not yet revealed the specific dates for her tour.
Born on October 16, 1942, in the city of Ijebu Ode, Ogun Mama Rainbow, who started acting in the 70s, remains a treasured figure in Nollywood.
