Akpene Diata Hoggar

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Akpene Diata Hoggar
Born
Akpene Diata Hoggar

Akatsi, Volta Region of Ghana
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 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". Archived from the original on 2020-05-20. 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. Archived from the original on 2018-12-23. 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. Archived from the original on 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  14. ↑ Adjei, Michael (2018-11-15). "Miss Universe, others model for peace". daily Heritage. Archived from the original on 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
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