👉 Atikokania is a term in Wolof, an Afar language spoken in Senegal and Gambia. It refers to a person who has been exposed to harmful substances or diseases that affect their physical appearance or health. This can include exposure to toxins from environmental sources such as pollution or contaminated food, or exposure to pathogens through contact with infected individuals. The term is often used to describe individuals who have been subjected to trauma or abuse and are at risk of developing mental health problems due to these
atikokania