Welcome to the Show — A Quick Guide for Our Guests
Nigeria This Week with Mike Arnold
Thank you for agreeing to appear as a guest on Nigeria This Week with Mike Arnold. We seek to maintain the highest standards — and that starts with you looking and sounding your best. This is a live broadcast seen across Nigeria, the diaspora, and beyond, so a few simple preparations make a world of difference.
Please read this through before your appearance. It only takes a few minutes, and it will help everything go smoothly.
1. Get your phone ready
Most of our guests join on a phone, and that works perfectly — just set it up right: (SEE IMAGE BELOW)
- Turn it sideways (horizontal). Hold or prop your phone in landscape, not upright. This fills the screen properly for television.
- Clean the lens. Wipe the camera with a soft cloth. A smudged lens is the most common reason a guest looks blurry.
- Prop it up, don’t hold it. Lean your phone against books, a cup, or anything steady, at about eye level. A shaking picture is distracting; a still one looks professional.
- Silence notifications. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb so calls and messages don’t interrupt you on air.
- Charge it, or keep it plugged in. A live segment can run long. Don’t let your battery die mid-sentence.
2. Check your internet
A strong connection is the single most important thing.
- Use the best connection you have — Wi-Fi if it’s reliable, or strong mobile data.
- Get close to your router, or to a window if you’re on mobile data, for the best signal.
- Ask others in the house to pause heavy downloads or streaming while you’re on.
- Test it beforehand if you can. If your area has unstable power or network, have a backup ready — a second SIM or a nearby location with better signal.
3. Set up your space
- Find a quiet room. Close windows and doors to keep out street noise, generators, and traffic.
- Face a light source — sit facing a window or a lamp, so your face is well-lit. Never sit with a bright window behind you, or you’ll appear as a shadow.
- Keep the background simple and tidy. A plain wall is perfect.
- Tell others you’ll be live. Let family or colleagues know not to walk in or interrupt during your segment.
4. Joining the show
- You’ll receive a link by email or WhatsApp before the broadcast.
- Simply tap the link — it opens right in your browser. There’s nothing to download.
- Enter your name when asked, so we can identify you.
- Join early — please connect 10–15 minutes before your segment so we can check your sound and picture.
- Allow camera and microphone access when your browser asks.
A few last things
- Wear solid colors if you can — busy patterns can shimmer on screen.
- Look at the camera lens, not at yourself on the screen — it feels like you’re speaking to the audience directly.
- Speak naturally. You were invited because your voice matters. Relax, and let it come through.
We are honored to have you. Thank you for lending your voice to the truth.
— The Nigeria This Week Team
