The impact of trans-Atlantic slave trade on African societies can be viewed from many angles. Some Africa rulers used the weapons they acquired from the sale of slaves to expand their polities by raiding other kingdoms. This led to empire building. The most important impact of the slave trade on Africa was the reduction of its population. For example, it has been estimated by historians that during the whole period of the slave trade, about 25 million people, at least, were sent out of Africa south of the Sahara. Majority of these people were captured through wars, raids and kidnapping. This means many more people over and above the number…