These two singles were followed by a string of other hits (e.g., Mwana yoka toli, Menga, De base, Tikela ngai mobali, Pambindoni, Nganga, Houleux-houleux, Zamba).
Eventually, the Soki brothers became so rich that they would sponsor other ensembles, one notable example being Papa Wemba's Viva La Musica.
[2] In 1977, while the Soki brothers were on tour in Europe, Emile had health problems that would lead to a nervous breakdown and, eventually, to his definitive departure from the band.
Maxime made several attempts at revitalizing the band, but several longtime members left between the late 1970s and the early 1980s.
New entries (including, most notably, Kanda Bongo Man and Diblo Dibala) did not save the band from its decline.