Alternate Names: Ayan, Basari, Bassari, Biyan, Onëyan, Onian, Tenda Basari, Wo
Dialects: Ane, Këd, Oxalac.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 13,300 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 22,510.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Radio programs. Grammar. NT: 2011.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Senegal
Other Comments: Often identified by the majority population as Bassari. Tenda is a cover term for Oniyan ,, Badyara ,, Wamey ,, and Ménik ,. High mortality rate. Women intermarry with men from Fulbe and other groups; children become part of the other group. Trading is carried on with the Fulbe. Traditional religion, Christian.