Akpene Diata Hoggar

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Akpene Diata Hoggar
Born
Akpene Diata Hoggar

NationalityGhanaian
Other namesSun Diata
Alma materAshesi University
Occupations
  • Model
  • Entrepreneur
  • Travel blogger
Years active2016–present

Akpene Diata Hoggar is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, blogger, social activist and a model. In 2018, she won the Miss Universe Ghana title by representing Volta Region. Later she represented Ghana in the same contest at the international level in Bangkok, Thailand. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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Early life and education

Akpene was born and raised in Akatsi in the Volta Region of Ghana. [8] She attended Ashesi University where she studied Management Information Systems. [9] [10]

Career

Prior to winning the Miss Universe Ghana contest, she contested in the Model Face of Ghana. [11] She co-founded Creatives Anonymous Gh, a creative career guide for the African youth, with her partner Setor Nyendu. She also founded Sundiata Studios, a lifestyle digital agency. Akpene has established Peer Relief, a youth-oriented initiative that seeks to bring mental health awareness to the forefront of national attention. [12] Akpene is also a travel and lifestyle blogger. [13]

Akpene has walked several local and international runway shows as a model including Fashion for Peace Fashion Show at Paris Peace Forum 2018. [14] Akpene believes in empowering the next generation of girls in Africa and her experiences as a woman in Information Technology has led her into her newest project called DSKVRD (Discover Yourself, Discover Your Purpose). The program encourages girls in underprivileged communities to seek self discovery through creativity, storytelling and digital skills. [15]

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe Ghana
2019
Succeeded by