By Osagie Alonge
Two Nigerian veteran actors Olu Jacobs and Idowu Philips, aka Iya Rainbow, have both reached the grand age of 70.
Jacobs, who turned 70 on July 11, 2012, is a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State. He left Nigeria for England in the 60’s to attend the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, England. After graduating, he worked in various theatres in Britain.
He returned to Nigeria in the early 80’s and starred in the TV series ‘Third Eye‘. His first ever movie, produced by AA productions, was ‘Vigilante’. A member of the National Theatre of Great Britain, he has featured in over 130 movies.
Jacobs is married to the long-serving Nollywood actress Joke Silva.
Idowu Philips, who plans to throw a big celebration in October, has, for over five decades, remained prominent in the Yoruba movie industry. The name ‘Iya Rainbow’ was derived from the name of her late husband’s theatre group ‘Osumare’ (Yoruba for rainbow). She has featured in over 50 movies.
The actress, who lost her husband in 1984, has a son, Femi Philips, who has also ventured into the movie world, but as a director.
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PA Olu Jacob and Mama Rainbow.May the Almighty God will still give both of you Long Life and Prosperity in Jesus Name.Happy 70th celebrations PAPA AND MAMA.
Wishing all a wonderful happy birthday and more years ahead.
baba & mama happy birthday 2 u,long life & prosperity….
May d good lord keep n strengthen Pa Olu n Ma Idowu Philips(aka Iya Rainbow).LLNP 2 U
more strenght to ur elbows..sir nd ma/épé fun wa ooo
I love your way sir jacobs u r my idol…..may u days be longer dan u’ve seen happy birth day
Whoo***** may the Almighty God in his infinate mercy continue to keep you both strong. Wishing you long life & Gods blessings,protection all the days of your life.
I love you both ma and sir. And Jesus loves you more. I pray for you both that this shall mark a start of great things in your lifes in Jesus name. You both shall never know sorrow, rather, it shall be glad tidings in your homes and ways in Jesus name. Amen. Happy birthday to you ma and sir. Congratulations!
PAPA Jacob & mama Rainbow,happy 70 birthday life,sir & ma i wishing u long life and prosperity,happy many years ahead
What a Surprise ! PLATINUM is no mean fit! Congratulations 2 pa Jacob @ Madam Osumare,long life @ Prosperity.
more blessing, more favour, more long life. we love u daddy
Wishing both of u papa nd mama happy birthday in advance with longlife. I pray in Jesus name that u ‘ll not to see d grve of yr children in life (Amen). But mind u papa nd mama u geting old gradually, gradually but lean how to do good in d rest of yr life. Because what u do now ‘ll tell where u re going when u re nomore.
Mum & Daddy i wish u many more yrs 2 leave.dats my prayer 2 u all.congrats!
Happi birthday sir n ma! U dnt look 70 @ll! Love u!!! LNP.
Hapi bday sir & ma,i wish u both LLNP
Pa olu n ma iya i wish u hapi brithday. May almighty keep u and strengthen u .happi 70
Happy Bday to u both.many good years ahead IJN.
The secret of staying young is tO Live honesty, eat slowly,and lie about your age.Happy Birthday ,how old are you now?
long life n prosperity ma n sir
Happy birthday pa. I wish you a long and healthy life 2go @iamsammy
its a great joy to know that mummy Idowu and daddy Jacobs ‘re stiil there(healthy)for me and other fans…they’re my source of inspiration…happybufday my mentors.
wishing yuo all the great things youwish yourselves as 1 ia is being addad to your years
I love you both ma and sir. And Jesus loves you more. I pray for you both that this shall mark a start of great things in your lifes in Jesus name. You both shall never know sorrow, rather, it shall be glad tidings in your homes and ways in Jesus name. Amen. Happy birthday to you ma and sir. Congratulations! from me tou