[1] Created 21 December 2002, Kooba Radio began was principally based in South East London.
Starting initially with founders Jon Chappell (Jonny Yeah), Alex Malloy (The Boy Malloy) and She Who Must Not Be Named, the main ethos behind the station was "if you've signed, you've sold out" with a strong impetus towards the promotion of promising bands hitherto ignored by major record labels.
The content of the show, which often takes on the feel of the zoo format features occasional comedy sketches, irreverent chat, interviews and guest performances from musicians.
[1] One of the many local scenes from South East London which Kooba helped promote was the Basement Rock movement.
[2] The station started out with a once a week show which streamed on-demand over the Internet using SHOUTcast via a link on the website.