Is Yomi Gold Really Selling Goats in the USA? The Truth Behind the Viral Video

By Umeh Ukamaka Augusta — Published: November 18, 2025

A short video showing actor Yomi Gold in a livestock setting has been shared widely on social media — with many users claiming he’s running a goat-selling business in the United States. In this post we break down the footage, review reporting from Nigerian outlets, explain what's confirmed, and highlight what remains unclear.

The viral video: what people are seeing

The clip shows Yomi Gold standing among several goats and appears to show him promoting sales — either of live animals or goat meat. On platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter/X the post was shared with captions suggesting the actor left Nollywood to sell goats in America. The short format of the video — and the marketing tone — helped it spread quickly and sparked a mix of reactions, from surprise to bemused support.

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What reputable reports have said

Several Nigerian entertainment news sites have written about the story. Key points reported across multiple outlets include:

• Yomi Gold has been seen in videos and posts selling goat meat and promoting livestock services in the United States. Some outlets say he uses the social name or handle “Mr. Goat USA”.
• Earlier reporting (dating back to around 2020–2021) documented Yomi Gold’s move to the U.S. and his pivot into selling goat meat and livestock-related business activities.
• Outlets that covered the story include Legit.ng, TheWill, Ejimozy and YabaLeftOnline — mostly Nigerian entertainment and news sites that regularly follow Nollywood personalities abroad.

Takeaway: Multiple entertainment outlets independently reported the story — which increases its credibility — but most reporting is local (Nigerian) and not from major U.S. business press.

Is he selling live goats or goat meat?

Sources differ slightly on wording. Some headlines say he “sells goat meat” while others say he runs a “goat business” or sells goats. The video itself looks like marketing footage and could be used to promote either live-animal sales or packaged meat distribution. Without a clear product label in the clip (e.g., a freezer, packaging, or a marketplace sign) it's hard to say definitively whether he’s selling live goats for breeding/slaughter or retail meat.

“Some reports indicate Yomi Gold sells goat meat in America; others describe livestock rearing and distribution.”

Where did this start — earlier coverage and timeline

Yomi Gold moved to the United States several years ago, and Nigerian media have intermittently followed his activities abroad. Reporting about his livestock-related activities appeared as early as 2020–2021, and resurged recently when the viral clip circulated. The timing suggests this is not a brand-new venture created overnight, but rather a business he’s promoted over time — sometimes using social video to attract customers.

Questions that remain

Even though multiple outlets have reported the story, a few important questions are still open:

• Business structure: Is this a formal registered U.S. business (LLC, farm/ranch) or an informal enterprise? We couldn’t find mainstream U.S. business profiles about a public brand named “Mr. Goat USA.”
• Product details: Are customers buying live animals, packaged goat meat, or both?
• Scale: Is this a small, local operation for local communities, or a wider distribution business that supplies restaurants and markets?
• Verification: Are there receipts, customer reviews, or marketplace listings that corroborate sales activity in U.S. directories?

How you can verify the claim yourself

If you want to confirm this story before reposting or using it editorially, here are practical steps:

• Check Yomi Gold’s official social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok) for business handles like “Mr Goat USA” or contact details.
• Search U.S. business registries for any trade names or LLC filings matching his legal name or the business name.
• Look for marketplace listings (local Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or community groups) that show current listings tied to his accounts.
• Read interviews or longer profiles from established news outlets — those sometimes include business registration details or quotes from the subject about scale and operation.

Public reaction — sympathy, surprise and support

Social media reactions were mixed. Some fans expressed surprise that a Nollywood actor would pivot into livestock sales but also praised the hustle and encouraged him. Others used the clip as meme material. Many commenters framed the move as a smart adaptation: finding a sustainable income in a new country rather than relying only on acting gigs.

Why this story matters

Stories like this do several things: they humanize celebrities (showing career pivots), highlight immigrant entrepreneurship, and reveal how viral video can change public perception quickly. Whether selling goats or goat meat, the larger narrative is about reinvention and the practical realities many entertainers face when they relocate abroad.

Final verdict

Based on multiple Nigerian entertainment reports and the viral video evidence, it appears to be true that Yomi Gold has been involved in a goat-related business in the United States (often reported as selling goat meat). However, the exact nature, scale, and formal business registration details were not fully documented in mainstream U.S. press at the time of reporting. If you need absolute confirmation (for reporting or publication), follow the verification steps above or request direct comment from Yomi Gold via his verified social accounts.

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Selected reporting used for this post (replace with live links on publish):

• Legit.ng — coverage of the viral video and Yomi Gold’s goat-selling activity.
• TheWill News — earlier report on Yomi Gold selling goat meat in America (circa 2021).
• Ejimozy — commentary on Nollywood actors abroad including Yomi Gold.
• YabaLeftOnline — reports on Yomi Gold’s citizenship and business activities.

Note: Most coverage is from Nigerian entertainment outlets. For airtight reporting, supplement with U.S. business registry searches or direct verification from the actor.