He has composed dramas like Teqem Yalebel, Chewata, Meseker, Yehod Amilaku, Qetat, Yamare Melash, Musherit Mushera and Yehezb Tsetset.

Yoftahe Negussie was born on 21 April 1894 in Muzaelias, Gojjam Province from his mother, Mazengia Woldeher and his father Nigussie Weldyesus.

[2][3] From 1931 to 1934, he wrote many dramas including Teqem Yalebel, Chewata, Meseker, Yehod Amilaku, Qetat, Yamare Melash, Musherit Mushera, Yehezb Tsetset and many others.

From playwriting, Misikir, Musho Bekentu, Alem Atalay, Eyayu Mazen, Arbete Tsehay, and Negusu ena Zewdu.

[4] After the Italian invasion of Ethiopia, Yoftahie wrote well known poet Eyayu Mazen, Welad Itiyopiya and Atentun Lelkemew.