How Ogogo’s famous movie quote inspired Burna Boy’s hit song ‘Last Last’

• Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ was inspired by a famous movie quote from late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo

• Ogogo’s viral “breakfast” quote became a pop culture phrase used by Nigerians to describe heartbreak before Burna Boy popularised the metaphor in his hit song ‘Last Last.’

• Nollywood stars have mourned veteran actor Ogogo, who died at 66 after battling stage-four cancer

The line, from one of Ogogo’s Yoruba movies, has remained part of Nigerian pop culture and is now drawing renewed attention following the actor’s death.

Ogogo’s famous quote captured the idea that heartbreak is an experience no one can completely escape. While explaining the twists and turns of life to another character in the movie, the actor said, “All of us will eat breakfast. It is the time all of us will eat it that differs.”

The statement became popular among Nigerians, with the word “breakfast” taking on a metaphorical meaning for heartbreak or the end of a romantic relationship. 

Years later, Burna Boy tapped into the same metaphor for his 2022 hit song, Last Last, a track centred on heartbreak, emotional pain and the process of moving on.

The song opens with the now-famous line, “E don cast, last last, na everybody go chop breakfast,” turning the expression into one of the most recognisable phrases in contemporary Nigerian music. 

The connection between Ogogo’s movie quote and Burna Boy’s song has given the actor’s old scene another layer of cultural relevance. What started as a line from a Nollywood movie became a phrase Nigerians use to describe romantic disappointment, while Burna Boy’s record took the expression to a global audience.

Beyond the song, Ogogo’s scene has continued to live online through memes and social media posts. Nigerians often use the clip when discussing failed relationships, reinforcing the idea behind the actor’s original statement that heartbreak is an experience that eventually comes to everyone.

Ogogo’s influence, however, extends far beyond the viral quote.

For more than four decades, the Ilaro-born actor built a reputation as one of the most respected figures in Yoruba cinema. He appeared in numerous films and became known for his commanding screen presence, distinctive voice, and memorable interpretation of characters. The Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, described him as a giant of Nigerian cinema and a mentor to many actors. 

Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer. His family had disclosed his health condition days before his death and appealed for medical assistance. 

His death has sparked an outpouring of grief across Nollywood. Veteran actors, including Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri, Faithia Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Mr Latin, and Toyosi Adesanya, joined other colleagues and sympathisers at his final rites in Ilaro, Ogun State.