Jahi Minkah Trotter was born in Atlanta, GA, and moved to Alabama when he was six years old. He developed a love for filmmaking while receiving his bachelor's degree in Social Science. Jahi decided to continue his quest for filmmaking at Savannah College Of Art and Design in Atlanta, GA. During his final two years at SCAD, Jahi was encouraged by his professors to go into acting while continuing to work behind the camera as well, This was a crucial time for Jahi. He lost his father in 2019 a month before taking an elective acting class that lead him into acting. He lost his mother in 2021 and continues to act and create films, including his thesis film "The Last Job", in which he acted and starred in. Jahi graduated with a Master's in Film and Television from SCAD in June 2022.

 

Now, Jahi is still working on creating new films and acting. He is currently signed to Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency in Buford, GA.