[2] Tefta Cami was born on August 15, 1940 in Diber, Albania.

In 1972 she completed the senior philosophy course and in 1988 the scientific degree "Candidate of Sciences"[4] From 1964 to 1967 she served as a director and deputy director in pedagogical high school "Demir Gashi" in Peshkopi.

In 1970 she became a member and secretary of Albanian Party of Labour in Tirane.

In 1976 Enver Hoxha[5] appointed her as Minister of Culture and Education[6] until 1987, two years after his death.

From 1993 to 2006 she became association president and board chair of an art high school.