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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Girl, Africa” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 141 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Girl, Africa” meme mean?
People swap “África” for another word to imitate that moment; it is a funny way to worry about something other than the topic at hand.
Where does the “Girl, Africa” meme come from?
On March 16, 2020, host Tiago Leifert told the Big Brother Brasil 20 contestants about the COVID-19 pandemic, with an infectious disease doctor present. Rafa Kalimann, who has worked for years with an NGO in Africa, voiced concern for the continent: here we have structure and can stay home, there they cannot. The clip circulated right away and, according to the Museu de Memes, became a catchphrase with an unknown author. It came back in January 2021, after a controversy over social distancing. It is used as is or with “África” replaced by another word.
- 2020On March 16, Rafa Kalimann voices concern for Africa after the pandemic is announced on Big Brother Brasil 20.
- 2021In January, the meme returns after a controversy over social distancing.
How to use the “Girl, Africa” meme
- We're talking about tomorrow's exam and you go “Amiga, a Netflix!”
- Everyone's worried about the bill and she's like “Amiga, o gato!”
- Amiga, a África… no wait, I meant: what about dessert?
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The “Girl, Africa” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Girl, Africa” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Girl, Africa comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is the “Amiga, a África” meme?
It is Rafa Kalimann's line on Big Brother Brasil 20, when she worried about Africa on hearing about the pandemic.
When did “Amiga, a África” start?
On March 16, 2020, during Big Brother Brasil 20.
Why do people say “Amiga, a África”?
To imitate the moment Rafa worries about another subject, usually swapping the last word.
How do I get the Girl, Africa meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Girl, Africa” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Girl, Africa card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Amiga, a África (Museu de Memes) · BBB20: Rafa fica preocupadíssima com o coronavírus na África (Catraca Livre) · BBB20: embaixadora na África, Rafa chora ao saber de coronavírus (Metrópoles) · checked on November 6, 2026.
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