'Shin' is a yoruba word derived from a distinct kind of fruit called 'Ishin'. The fore father of the Shin-Aba family had a very big tree of 'Ishin' fruit in his compound back then were it provided shade for family, friends and neighbours. With a nice atmosphere, people are always inclined to play different type of games under the tree. The name of the fore father was Yusuf Shin-Aba
(Sent from: Ololade Yusuf Shin-Aba)