His talent was so enthusiastically acclaimed by the public that he quickly became the frontman and band leader.
Along with other musicians including Papa Wemba, Mavuela Somo, Gina Efonge, they created cavacha, a sound and dance style that became a trademark of Zaiko and a craze in East Africa in the 1970s.
In 1974 at the top of his career, he left Zaiko and together Papa Wemba, Mavuela Somo, Bozi Boziana, they formed the band Isifi Lokole.
After six months of incredible success, a fight for leadership and mistrust led to the dismantling of the band.
The band struggled to find success and eventually, Evoloko decided to end his solo career and returned to Zaiko.