Nollywood Legend Mama Rainbow Clocks 82, Says ‘Life’s Just Getting Started!’

Veteran actress Idowu Phillips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, has once again inspired fans with her vibrant energy and positive outlook on life.

Taking to Instagram, the Nollywood legend shared a post celebrating her 82nd birthday, exuding youthful vigour and determination to embrace life to the fullest.

“Age is just a number! At 82, I’ve decided life is just getting started. I refuse to get old—feeling 45 and fabulous every single day!” she wrote, accompanied by hashtags like #YoungAtHeart and #82IsTheNew45.

Mama Rainbow’s post radiated her trademark humour and warmth, signing off with a heartfelt “Happy Sunday my children, my family, and friends.”

The post garnered over 9,000 likes within hours, with fans and colleagues flooding the comment section to celebrate her ageless spirit.

Actress Kemi Korede, producer Allwell Ademola, and actor Yomi Fabiyi were among the many who shared their admiration.

“More grace and youthfulness. You are blessed, ma. LEGEND,” wrote Yomi Fabiyi, while Chief Femi Branch exclaimed, “Ha! Mama, you’re unstoppable!”

Mama Rainbow, a revered icon in the Nigerian entertainment industry, continues to inspire generations with her undying passion for her craft and her zest for life.

Her declaration that “life is just getting started” is a testament to her belief in staying young at heart and embracing every moment with joy.