Chuma was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is proud to be an alumnus of both the Les Azuriales and Jette Parker Artist Programmes. His formal training began in the Vocal Arts Department at Tshwane University of Technology, where he studied under Pierre du Toit. After completing postgraduate studies, He joined Gauteng Opera in 2017, performing in a wide variety of productions and events, including roles such as Gasparo in Donizetti’s Rita and Schaunard in La bohème. 

In 2018, Chuma was honoured with Second Prize in the Voices of South Africa International Singing Competition. As part of this achievement, He participated in the Les Azuriales Opera Festival in Nice, performing the role of Monsieur Presto in Poulenc's Les mamelles de Tirésias. That same festival brought further recognition when he was awarded the Joseph Karaviotis Prize in the vocal competition. He also joined the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme as a Link Artist, opening up new opportunities for growth and performance.

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The following year, Chuma took part in The New Generation Festival, performing as Don Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro. He then furthered studies at the Guildhall School of Music, completing an artist master’s degree under the vocal guidance of Gary Coward. His journey continued with Pegasus Opera’s double bill, singing the Father in Debussy’s The Prodigal Son and the Landlord in Bernard Shaw’s Passion, Poison and Petrification.

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Chuma's career has since included a range of exciting roles and collaborations. He performed as Harašta in The Cunning Little Vixen at Opera Holland Park, and joined the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme 20th Anniversary Company, taking on roles such as Angelotti in Tosca, Second Philistine in Samson et Dalila, and Second Nazarine in Salome on the Royal Opera House main stage. He also appeared as the Speaker in Die Zauberflöte for Welsh National Opera, and returned to the Royal Opera House to perform in a children’s opera at the Linbury Theatre, playing the Woodcutter and Archivist in The Sapling. Additionally, He worked with OperaUpClose, taking on the role of Mr Bear in Jonathan Briggin's Peace at Last.

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Recently, Chuma has been involved in Opera Glass Works’ film production of La traviata as the Doctor, and performed as Franz in Marx in London with Scottish Opera. Other recent roles include Clistene in Vivaldi's L’Olimpiade with Irish National Opera, Polyphemus in Acis and Galatea, and Marchese in La traviata, both with Opera Holland Park. He also played the Police Sergeant in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at the Proms with English National Opera and the BBC.

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Looking ahead, Chuma is excited to take on the role of Barone in La traviata with Garsington Opera.