Nizam started playing kompang during his primary school days after being inspired by listening the rhythms produced by the local village cultural group. He also performed at many weddings and official openings in his early years.

In 1999, Nizam joined percussion classes, concentrating mainly in bongos, under Malaysia’s world percussion genius, Steve Thornton (Mohd Hassan Ali Abdullah). Nizam then chanced to perform with a number of local groups, among which were Afro Asia, Recycle Mode, Aseana Percussion Unit (A.P.U), Tugu Drum Circle, TribeVibes, Bagouztic, Sky High, Asika,  Didgiribut, La Viva, and Rhumba Nusa.Gaininr rapid skill and recognition of his talents, Nizam has backed several top Malaysian personalities, such as Alwi Al-Hadad, Datuk Ahmad Nawab, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, Mawi, Datuk Sharifah Aini, Zainal Abidin, Raihan, Too Phat, M.Nasir, and Reshmonu, as well as had the opportunity to perform alongside the world renown Sadao Watanabe (Japan), Gina G (Curacao), Micheal and Victor (Taiwan), Cheb Ali (Egypt), Dawud Wasaby (USA), Zain Bhika (Africa), Valtinho Anastasio (Brasil), Bruno Martinez and Marco Antonio De La Rosa (Cuba) .

Nizam has had his fair share of TV appearances, having appeared on all the local TV networks music productions. He has participated in prestigious events such as  Radio TV Malaysia’s (RTM’s) Konsert Gemilang, TV 3’s  - MHI with A.P.U, Juara Lagu’03 with Yasin, Juara Lagu’06 with Bob AF and Aspalela Abdullah, NTV 7 - Rainforest World Music Festival with A.P.U, M.Nasir Merdeka Concert featuring Suara Hutan, Riang Ria Raya bersama KFC, 8 TV’s Latte with Jason Lo and A.P.U, and 9 TV’s Sounds of  Islam Concert’06.

 Earning a living as a session recording artist, Nizam has carved his creative percussive mark into many Malaysian albums, be it of Malay, Indian, Chinese or Western genres. His versatile handling of various percussions, including the cajon, djembe, rebana, kompang and other drums make him a highly sought after and recognized artist.

Nizam’s performance highlights include UK Tours with Raihan, performing with Malaysian Superstar Siti Norhaliza, performing at the Rainforest World Music Festival with APU, and performing with Sadao Watanabe at the Phillips International World Music Festival.