How did European Imperialism in Africa benefit the European nations who participated in the Scramble for Africa?

European nations were able to charge fees for land usage to the African farmers
European nations extracted important natural resources from the land
European nations could freely use African land to transport their trade goods
European nations were able to set up sea trade ports for goods from the Caribbean

and Asia, increasing their overall wealth and influence in global trade

European nations were able to establish colonies where they could expand their territory and power
European nations were able to gain access to cheap labor in the form of African workers
European nations were able to spread their political, economic, and cultural influence in Africa, ultimately expanding their power and dominance on the continent and in the world as a whole.