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Akpene Diata Hoggar 🇬🇭

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•Discovering the Sun | An Artist of Life
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Working on “Unveiling” for the last 2 years has opened me up in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

I vividly remember writing in my journal February 2018 about creating a documentary while looking out the window on my road trip to Bolga. A whole year before I will meet my sis @kuuksss and even have the conversation that led to this beautiful project.

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.”

Believe in yourself, believe in your dreams. As we wrap up 2021, remember to spend time with yourself and revisit those dreams hidden inside you. Speak/write them into existence. You’re a CREATOR!

P.S These images are from Press & Launch Day

#unveilingdocumentary #creativeproducer #sunnydreams taken in Germany by @__sundiata__

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5 years ago

About a week ago 👩🏾‍🎓🎓🏆

It’s taken me a week of reflection and introspection to digest events of my graduation from @cmuafrica!

Still, words fail me in describing how I felt on that stage while being awarded with the prestigious Lakshmi Subramanian CMU-Africa Student Excellence Award for the Master of Science in Information Technology program. Even though words aren’t enough to express the overwhelming gratitude I feel, It is my intention that you feel the emotions behind these words I’ve written.

P.S In my mother tongue (Ewe), “thank you” is Akpe (where my name is derived from). It also loosely translates to “May you receive a thousand of what you gave”. My messages of gratitude are truly and deeply rooted in this saying. To every single person who has poured into me, may you receive a thousand more of what you gave.

I’d like to thank my family and friends, who have kept me tethered to my essence. These relationships have created a space for me to thrive in my uniqueness, encouraging me to stay true to myself. Without which all these awards and recognition will not be possible. I’d especially like to extend my gratitude to one of my sisters @hoggarlicious, and her husband @michael_a_bentil for coming all the way from Ghana to celebrate with me. Your presence is a present I do not take for granted.

My sincerest gratitude to the faculty, staff and my fellow students at Carnegie Mellon University Africa for creating such an unforgettable learning experience for me to grow both in and out of the classroom. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I’ve felt immense support from every single person. This community has nourished my mind in ways I could never have imagined.

To the financiers of this milestone, @mastercardfoundation, my hope and prayer is that I am able to pay forward this kindness to the next generation of young people on the continent. I am eternally grateful for the support I’ve received in developing both my leadership and professional skills.

And to my community here, I do not take for granted your well wishes and encouragement throughout my academic journey.

Akpe.

Per Aspera Ad Astra 💫

#graduation #masters #womenintech #cmu taken in Kigali, Rwanda by @__sundiata__

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2 years ago

Surreal.

Life’s magical if we allow ourselves to believe truly that we deserve it. A journey that started with a gamble on myself has opened my world to a different reality I could’ve never thought existed.

Serving 2 terms as Miss Universe Ghana has been an experience that has deeply impacted my story. I’m immensely grateful for your trust @menayedonkor and the entire @missuniverseghanaorg team.

I’m very appreciative of the support from my family and all the love from you. It has been the greatest honor to represent you Ghana. by @__sundiata__

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6 years ago

Nothing is what it seems

#dementia #grievinglongbeforedeath by @__sundiata__

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10 days ago

Before literacy can open doors, it starts with a deeper kind of reading, knowing who you are.

Akpene Diata Hoggar’s story reminds us that education isn’t just information transfer; it’s self-discovery. That’s the foundation dignified work is built on.

#YoungAfricaWorks #LiteracyForAll #FulfillingWork @__sundiata__ by @__sundiata__

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a month ago

Leaning more into slow living 🫶🏾

#slow #slowliving #TravelingSun #seychelles #travelreels taken in Mahé Island, Seychelles by @__sundiata__

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a year ago

Blessed to have spent the holiday with family on the beautiful island of Seychelles 🇸🇨

1. The advantage of living less than 5 mins walk from the beach, one of many beach days
2. Driving around the main business district of Mahé
3. Walking to catch the bus with my little humans
4. Views from the balcony
5. Forcing my nephew to take a video of me
6. Love stone gifted to me by my niece ( NYE day so must be a sign 🫣)
7. Viewpoint, watching the entire island of Mahè
8. Doing my fav thing at the beach, laying down 🫠
9. Tea with a view
10. Basking in the sun after a thorough sand scrub
11. Boats & yachts
12. Manifestations for 2025 taken in Mahé Island, Seychelles by @__sundiata__

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2 years ago

Happy holidays beautiful people!

Here is a list of all the books I read in 2024. My goal for next year is to read a minimum of 10 business books.

Do you have any reading goals for 2025?

P.S This video was taken at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh back in April.

#bookstagram #books by @__sundiata__

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2 years ago

Big Aunty Energy 💯 by @__sundiata__

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2 years ago

Officially 30+ (birthday was yesterday)

Loving it here. Nothing screams “aunty era” like awkward poses and blurry photos (swipe😂)

This new solar year…
I intend to not take myself seriously
I intend to follow my intuition more often
I intend to love without holding back
I intend to advocate for myself
I intend to live in fulfillment
I intend to lead with grace

Thankful and grateful for all the blessings and love I’ve received.

Mawu nyo (God is good)

#GrownAndSexy #blessed #birthday by @__sundiata__

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2 years ago

“Nature is the purest portal to inner peace.” 🌻🌞🌼

May, 2024. taken in Gisenyi, Rwanda by @__sundiata__

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2 years ago

June = Homegoing 🇬🇭

Thank you for the love and laughs ✌🏾

P.S All clips of me are T West’s POV 🫶🏾 by @__sundiata__

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