A woman has shared her determination to keep hitting the clubs despite receiving critical remarks about her age. Nina Bosoanca, 51, remains passionate about dancing into the early hours and has no intention of stopping for anyone.
As a dedicated clubber, Nina took a hiatus from her nightlife activities when her children were young but has since returned to the dance floor, insisting that age is just a number. The mother of two is resolute in not letting others dictate what she enjoys and is committed to proving that she hasn’t passed her prime.
Nina’s story is a testament to living life on your own terms and challenging societal expectations. She continues to embrace her love for clubbing, serving as an inspiration to those who believe that enjoyment and passion have no age limit.
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In a TikTok video by Nina Bosoanca (@goldie_tat2), which has amassed over 47,000 views and 3,000 likes, the 51-year-old declares she won’t let society dictate her actions and calls for an end to age shaming.
“It makes me angry that society, advertising, and media in particular, label you as old, saying you should stay home at night, go to bed at nine, or book a cruise and do gardening,” Nina, who owns a cosmetic tattooing and beauty shop in Cologne, Germany, told What’s The Jam.
“We need to change this way of thinking. Life isn’t over when you’re in your 50s,” Nina Bosoanca asserts.
“People think it’s still okay to be in clubs in your thirties, but once you hit 40, that’s too old. On the contrary, you can be more relaxed, enjoy, and appreciate it much more.”
However, despite Nina’s positive outlook on life after 50, she often encounters age-shaming.
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“A guy came up to me and told me straight: ‘Aren’t you too old to be here?’ That was really upsetting,” she recounted.
“I was in a good mood, dancing, having fun, and enjoying the night, but this guy destroyed that feeling. He made me sad and angry at the same time.”
Nina emphasizes that people of all ages have the right to go to a club, enjoy the music, and dance.
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“I had the urge to tell him I was clubbing before he was even born. But I just told him to go away.”
Fortunately, not everyone discriminates based on age.
Nina said, “Most people in clubs are respectful and find it interesting and cool that I’m still out on the scene.
I go to house-music clubs and parties mostly, or to festivals to hear DJs that I love. Dancing and feeling the vibe is so special.”
Online, Nina has received an outpouring of support from fellow fiftysomethings who also enjoy a night out clubbing.
Claudine said, “Let people talk! Enjoy your life, we have just one!”
Another user posted, “Why not… I do it too and am older. The youngsters don’t owe anything.”
One more commenter added, “Yes girl… do what you love.”
Another user quipped, “Music transcends every age. Those who let it go have no idea what they’re missing. Also 50 & I’ll never let that part of me go; it keeps us well in so many ways.”
Lisa added, “Haha 100% agree! I’m 48, nearly 49, and when clubbing, people are always shocked when they hear my age! Why should we stop having fun? Jeezzzz!”
Weighing in on the positivity, Nina said, “I was overwhelmed by the amazing feedback and messages I got on my TikTok post.
So many people, mostly women in their 50s and even 60s, wrote that they are still clubbing and enjoy doing it.”
“You feel that night vibe of being free and united with others; it’s like a community. I really don’t understand why others think that a person hitting a certain age should stop doing something that makes them happy.
Everybody is just feeling the music, and you become one, vibing and dancing on the floor together. Age should not matter at all.”
She added, “Please let’s stop age shaming.”
