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 concerned with mental health. [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]

References

  1. "Check out 8 gorgeous photos of Miss Universe Ghana 2018". www.pulse.com.gh. 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  2. "Akpene Hoggar is Miss Universe Ghana '18". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  3. Davis, Eugene. "Miss Universe Ghana-2018, Akpene Diata Hoggar in Thailand to make nation proud | Business & Financial Times Online" . Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  4. Lamptey, Edwin (2018-09-17). "Akpene Hoggar stands tall as she emerges winner of Miss Universe Ghana 2018". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  5. "Akpene Hoggar set to dazzle at Miss Universe 2018 final tonight". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  6. "Ghana's Diata Hoggar turns heads with costume at Miss Universe 2018 – The Chronicle" . Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  7. Debrah, Ameyaw (2018-12-11). "Ghana's Diata Hoggar turns head with national costume at Miss Universe 2018". AmeyawDebrah.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  8. "Miss Universe Ghana Organization". Miss Universe Ghana Organization. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  9. "Photos: Akpene Diata Hoggar crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2018". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  10. Acquah, Edward. "Akpene Diata Hoggar wins 2018 Miss Universe Ghana". kasapafmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  11. "Akpene Diata Hoggar Wins Miss Universe Ghana 2018". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  12. "Rawlings commends Miss Universe-Ghana for developing talents of young women". Graphic Online. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  13. "Meet Akpene Diata Hoggar, Miss Universe Ghana 2018 = Photos". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  14. Adjei, Michael (2018-11-15). "Miss Universe, others model for peace". daily Heritage. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe Ghana
2019
Succeeded by