The Bassan tribe (Basan) of the Ijaw people lives in western Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Unlike other Ijaw tribes, the Bassan do not have a cultural tradition of common origin.
It is believed that each of the villages that make up the clan were settled by separate migrations.
Some of the villages forged temporary alliances; others quarreled with each other over land and fishing rights.
[1] Santana is not a member Community of Bassan Clan, it is a member Community of Akassa Clan in Brass Local Govt Area of Bayelsa State.