When it comes to acting in Nigeria, Madam
Idowu Phillips popularly known as Iya Rainbow needs little or no
introduction. She has acted in several Yoruba movies and soaps on
television. She has won local and international awards too.
Iya
Rainbow recently clocked 70 years. In an interview she granted Encomium
magazine, the veteran actress said she is fulfilled in her home and
career. However, she regretted that she lost her husband less than 15
years into their marriage.
She told Shade Wesley Metibogun that anytime that she remembers her late husband, it memory still come fresh.
According
to Iya Rainbow , her late husband was very caring and supportive before
he passed on 1984.” For the past 30 years, I have not had sex, i can’t
do it again till i die” She said.
“I
have been the only one carrying the burden alone. He treated me like
egg for the few years that we were together, most especially when I was
pregnant. He will go to the market, buy things, cook for me and take
care of the house. He spoilt me silly. Which man will do that for me
again? At times, I look at marriages and broken homes and i wonder what
really went wrong” Iya Rainbow said.