Why did the Ashanti help the European killers?

The Ashanti allied with European powers, particularly during the transatlantic slave trade, primarily for economic and political gain. By cooperating with European traders, they sought to enhance their own wealth and power, using the trade in enslaved people to strengthen their empire. Additionally, the Ashanti aimed to leverage European military technology and support against rival groups in West Africa. This pragmatic alliance ultimately had significant and complex repercussions for the region.