Sunday, August 31, 2025

“Age is just a number! At 82,  life is just getting started” – Mama Rainbow

Veteran Nollywood actress Idowu Philips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, has taken a fresh stance on life, marking a significant new decision.

The timeless 82-year-old actress, Mama Rainbow, dazzled Instagram with a breathtaking photo of herself radiating elegance in traditional Yoruba attire, Aso Ofi, as she embarks on a fresh start in anticipation of her 83rd birthday.

Accompanying by the famous saying, “Age is just a number”, Mama Rainbow has refused to age with claims that she is still young at heart.

While deciding to start her life anew, she claimed she feels 45 and fabulous everyday.

“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! Stay young at heart, my friends. #YoungAtHeart #82IsTheNew45 #NeverTooLate #AgelessVibes” happy Sunday my children my family and friends.”

Mama Rainbow had previously expressed her heartfelt gratitude to God in an open letter, following her 82nd birthday celebration.

The vibrant Nollywood veteran, who is among the oldest surviving actors in the industry, openly acknowledged God’s unwavering love, faithfulness, guidance, and support throughout her life.

Accompanying the letter was a video of Mama Rainbow radiating youthfulness and energy, which she shared on her Instagram page, as she thanked God for the gift of life, mercy, and sustaining grace that has carried her through life’s challenges and triumphs.

Shantel Chinenye
Shantel Chinenyehttp://naijatraffic.ng/
I'm a passionate journalist at NaijaTraffic News, specializing in Lifestyle content. I'm equally a certified teacher, a poet and drama queen.

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