I Want To Dwell Up To 120 Years

Idowu Philips, the veteran Nigerian actress, who's popularly often known as Iya Rainbow, has stated she needs to dwell as much as 120 years as she celebrated her 79th birthday on Saturday.

Iya Rainbow additionally stated she is undeniably sturdy, lively and agile as a result of she has been having fun with the grace of God.

Talking with SUNDAY SCOOP, the excited celebrant stated, "I'm celebrating my birthday right now, I used to be born on October 16, 1942. It's my 79th birthday, and I'm glad that the world is celebrating with me. I pray to God almighty to protect my life as much as 80, 90, and 120 years on earth. I want to attain 120 years of age, particularly because of the missionary work which has now been handed over to me by God. I've a church and I pray to dwell longer to fulfil my objective.

"At 79 I'm still very agile. Going to locations, modelling and advertising as an ambassador are all part of exercising which has helped me to be smart. But like I always say, it is the grace of God, staying healthy at such an age is God's gift. It's by the grace of God that I am still relevant in the industry. When it's God's time and he has decided to help you, there's nothing anyone else can do. While I was younger I never knew I could be this relevant. I realised my popularity when I was 50 years old, but I pray that the younger ones would never go through the kind of ordeal I experienced before making it to stardom. If God permits me to live longer, I would continue acting, advertising, and staying relevant in the industry."

The ace actress who additional famous that she celebrated her birthday by giving out aid supplies to widows by 'Mama Rainbow Foundation' relived one in all her most memorable moments to this point.

She stated, " Up to now, my most memorable second was when my son Oluwafemi Alamu Phillips graduated, he was about seven years previous when his father died, and his youthful sibling was about 4 years previous. However the day he (Femi) advised me he's a graduate was my happiest second. My saddest second was the day my husband died, however I recognize God who confirmed me the best way to turn into a theatre practitioner, and I'm grateful for my success in my discipline.

"What has kept me going over the years is the promise I made to my late husband to keep our name 'Osumare' which means 'Rainbow' in English. So, my motivation is because I do not want my husband's name to ago into oblivion. For my special day, I empowered widows through my foundation with the help of partners who supports our work."