Has been composing songs since the age 15 with first song Bintang Malam popularised by the late Pn Sri Saloma & Zahara Agus. Later composed songs Taman Firdausi and Ilham Tiba for late Tan Sri P.Ramlee in the movie Do Re Mi.
Datuk Dr. Ahmad Nawab was recognized and awarded as Seniman Negara for his magnificent efforts over the past 50 years in the music industry.
Datuk Dr. Ahmad Nawab has composed 2000 songs and biggest achievement was to compose 'Malaysia Truly Asia' in 17 languages throughout the world.