In a captivating episode of Teju Babyface’s show, the renowned veteran actress Esther Idowu Philips, popularly known as Iya Rainbow, left her fans in awe with astonishing revelations about her life.
During the interview, she fearlessly delved into the trials she faced as a single mother raising five children. Iya Rainbow disclosed the heartbreaking loss of her husband in 1984, when she herself was just in her mid-twenties.
Looking back on her past, she courageously acknowledged that her marriage had been far from ideal. Nevertheless, she expressed profound gratitude to God for blessing her with wonderful children.
Emphasizing her point, she spoke of the challenges she encountered in finding happiness while raising children who weren’t biologically her own. However, she wholeheartedly recognized the understanding and unwavering support her children provided her.
Despite facing financial limitations, she shared amusing anecdotes of how they made the most out of what they had. She humorously recounted moments when even a simple meal like Garri, a local Nigerian food made from cassava, turned into a delightful experience. They would savor the meal and elegantly pick their teeth with toothpicks, as if they had just enjoyed a lavish feast.
Iya Rainbow reminisced about the tough times when she would go to the market with only N150 (Nigerian currency) to purchase affordable pepper, tomatoes, and Garri, all to ensure their survival. She emphasized that this was necessary to secure funds for their education since there was no father figure to provide for them.
Furthermore, she openly expressed her disinterest in remarriage, confessing her reservations towards men. While acknowledging that they hadn’t personally offended her, she questioned why her husband had passed away, which had a lasting impact on her perspective on relationships.
Iya Rainbow’s candid revelations on Teju Babyface’s show deeply resonated with her fans, shining a light on the immense strength and resilience she demonstrated in overcoming the challenges of being a single mother.
