During the transatlantic slave trade, European slave traders primarily sought people from the coastal regions of West Africa. This meant that tribes located near the coast were more likely to be affected by the slave trade than those further inland.
Some of the tribes that experienced significant changes in their positions as a result of the slave trade included:
* The Akan people of Ghana were one of the most heavily targeted groups during the slave trade. Their population was decimated, and their society was destabilized.
*The Yoruba people of Nigeria also suffered greatly from the slave trade. Many of them were captured and sold into slavery, and their kingdoms were weakened.
* The Fon people of Benin were able to resist the slave trade more effectively than many other tribes. They formed a powerful kingdom that was able to defend itself against European slavers.
* The Mandinka people of The Gambia were also able to resist the slave trade to some extent. They were skilled warriors and were able to defeat many European slave traders.
The Atlantic slave trade had a devastating impact on West Africa. It caused massive loss of life, social and economic disruption, and political instability. It also led to the rise of new political and economic powers in the region.