Over the years, the Yoruba industry has produced bright and competent actors and actresses who have helped the industry thrive.
It’s amazing to see so many older actresses who are still active and appear so young, even though many are over 60 years old.
We have 6 older actresses on our list that are still rocking the industry and who young actresses look up to as role models.
1. Mama Eriko
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Mama Eriko, also known as Morenike Alausa Sulaimon, is a renowned Nigerian actress who was born on February 2, 1945, in Bariga, Lagos State.
Mama Eroko is 77 years old, has worked in the profession for almost four decades, and is still quite active and attractive.
2. Lanre Hassan
Lanre Adesina Hassan, better known by her stage name Iya Aero is a Nigerian film actress and producer who was born on October 3rd, 1950 in Lagos Island, Lagos.
Iya Rainbow, who will turn 72 in October, is still very active, having appeared in both English and Yoruba films.
3. Idowu Phillips
Idowu Philip, also known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian actress and producer who was born in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on October 16, 1942.
This October, she will turn 70 years old, and many people are looking forward to a celebration later this year. Iya Rainbow is one of Nollywood’s most well-known actresses.
Iya Rainbo is still quite active in the performing world; she revealed last year, when celebrating her 69th birthday, that she hopes to live to be 120 years old.
4. Fausat Balogun
Fausat Balogun, better known by her stage name Madam Saje, is a Nigerian actress and producer who was born on February 13th, 1959.
Madam Saje is currently 63 years old and continues to work in the sector. She is well-known in the Yoruba film business.
5. Toyin Afolayan
Toyin Afolayan, better known as Lola Idije, is a Nigerian film actress who was born in Agbamu, Kwara State, on September 24, 1959.
This September, the action heroine will turn 63. Toyin is credited with coining popular online slang such as Soro Soke and Pele My Dear.
6. Toyin Adegbola
Toyin Adegbola popularly known as Toyin Tomato is a Nigerian film actress, producer, and director born on the 28th of December, 1961 in Osun State.
She just clocked 61 last December which makes her be among the Yoruba actresses who are above 60 and still gorgeous.