blaqappollo

GALWAY

Mcreadwell Sebata, known artistically as Blaq Apollo, is a genre-bending creative force based in Galway, Ireland. A multidisciplinary artist, his work spans music, visual storytelling, fashion, and community engagement — always rooted in rhythm, culture, and lived experience. Blending soulful hip-hop, African influence, and raw lyricism, Blaq Apollo’s sound is shaped by the weight and wonder of migration, identity, spirituality, and survival. Raised by a single mother and shaped by township realities, his voice carries both vulnerability and power — a reflection of where he's from and where he's going. Mark has performed at major stages including Electric Picnic, and shared the spotlight with South African heavyweights like K.O, Amaroto, DJ Maphorisa, and Toss. He holds DJ residencies at Galway’s DNA and Electric Nightclub, where his sets create space for movement, memory, and joy. As a producer and videographer, he has created visuals for artists across Ireland, the UK