The goat is now a celebrity – how this graduation gift went viral

Whatever surprise Promise eventually finds for his mother, it may be difficult to match the one she gave him: a brown goat, brought from their village with love and determination – a simple gift that has united thousands of people who have watched the moment unfold online.

Promise's goat can be seen being taken on his evening walks For Promise, the relationship with his mother goes far beyond the celebrations.

Now something of a local hero, the goat accompanied Promise to a nearby supermarket where fans clambered to take photos of the animal.