The Atlantic slave trade had a profound and devastating impact on African societies. It led to the forced removal of millions of individuals from their homelands, disrupting social structures and traditional communities. Families were torn apart, and in many cases, entire villages were depopulated. This loss of human capital profoundly affected the agricultural and economic development of several regions. Moreover, the trade fostered violence as rival tribes participated in the capture and selling of enslaved individuals. The resulting economic changes deepened inequalities and transformed societies, leaving lasting legacies that are still felt in contemporary Africa.